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 6761185 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 50716709 epoch_slot_no: 431909 block_no: 6761008 slot_leader_id: 5977877 size: 62618 time: 2022-01-15 21:43:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5c1f4752c5a83a26d464a0f1b9e84094a36013119c807aec91f9f6c347a9227Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1x6cwt7wmg7zmfv3m2f437mpxmmqaesfrxwrwny93zlf3zgjn7pgs0pl96k op_cert: \xb0aaf1a1f8d6fb7467a4a6bb2703564fac3ff09282b3a1b2b1f04fb73f1ed6f4 op_cert_counter: 3