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 6747980 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 50436286 epoch_slot_no: 151486 block_no: 6747803 slot_leader_id: 5279212 size: 55682 time: 2022-01-12 15:49:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ff2f59ad4e3c7891821a70a853b9c9da3a4b0d97b48c909f89cbf946c7d8630Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk128auv3rradx0skjhetgfvk7aagq0rzfcamkv53mxg200cvxme2pq5e88kj op_cert: \x97b151dd8466d9c67b1c007d2065684257eed8f4f4a399c0dc393d0cf0a87a15 op_cert_counter: 4