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 6754577 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 50579449 epoch_slot_no: 294649 block_no: 6754400 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 18332 time: 2022-01-14 07:35:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8385fd4de15d6b465f5a6f213e695b1b26e708a028f24dd60fb2f6e5a912adc2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1juhxtwchflk9wpr2rpqkgzc87chxp2lm5megksvs39ahne96qvjs2x0krq op_cert: \x2c2ae98a486477c43d9c4c9611ee663d90aa4a17aa9c8d70c2ac327e98b14b72 op_cert_counter: 5