A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6723342 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 49913313 epoch_slot_no: 60513 block_no: 6723165 slot_leader_id: 5155708 size: 14778 time: 2022-01-06 14:33:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x798fbdfacf1fa6fd492f88080072ba16db9e27e98f862b2f6814e90ab91c8371Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1trt3chpnwveum0lew3d6nl7c9836zhr4rczxgu4xlmqr2yd4l00spt8p9f op_cert: \xecf76c20143071f762ca23eb7f661e5411e3aeeac2026dd7969e12840b191aaa op_cert_counter: 6