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 6723534 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 49917415 epoch_slot_no: 64615 block_no: 6723357 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 46069 time: 2022-01-06 15:41:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88451c4b80356f372569b66a0126d179e94a0b15a04a71b5aae5f83a7f5d7531Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1plptdmkuchc7wxang99cvjadkwpvpwdzsdzsytqgf84aqvsx3rgsmxxv47 op_cert: \x8bc6564dde1e982ad359441fdb33078d6f190c9b22ac1cdb1dff8b2b413d78d2 op_cert_counter: 5