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 6762804 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 50750506 epoch_slot_no: 33706 block_no: 6762627 slot_leader_id: 4900604 size: 17904 time: 2022-01-16 07:06:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8ea2936a30d80e0555431af6d9c27708b359600e2d6ac3949e50cc5587396c8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1swhgqekh4mplz5dn87cqzm6t9hwrat9n4vreq4jw8g48dtsw8n5q7ky7xm op_cert: \xa4c681b12340022a790b3f1c6af3ed68ece883d275cd51c075c323aea044628a op_cert_counter: 14