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 6751625 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 50515152 epoch_slot_no: 230352 block_no: 6751448 slot_leader_id: 6058284 size: 72275 time: 2022-01-13 13:44:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46445f318fc471ccf09db2b65694e5c9458b1d949d8750370e3747a1b56b27f4Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1gwdurtpzkdz3tyqcnhj4pedz6e7mtdqa4ta7t6808alqy5h0qa8qcsa246 op_cert: \xe343b8d0ab4b186db46d5195351f814e2cdf1f79a74560d8956efe351a8ead4e op_cert_counter: 4