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 6725409 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 49958036 epoch_slot_no: 105236 block_no: 6725232 slot_leader_id: 4557143 size: 38848 time: 2022-01-07 02:58:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed5fada149484512e8d578613ad2810a1f74f65267d13e7f90d4dc94e5d41b77Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk10hj5paw809p7hv482x8nkdplpjdnt8kz8hnvef7798638au89lxqcuw7l7 op_cert: \xade821e59bfa13715238515c52cc091b338f631f9904250b7a488dd6a1f896d6 op_cert_counter: 20