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 6767433 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 50850105 epoch_slot_no: 133305 block_no: 6767256 slot_leader_id: 5456351 size: 41620 time: 2022-01-17 10:46:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ae6eb10e9f1f483280fa8d92a1ef5750d7cef9b7a8b0e08b27a872e6ea3ae27Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1pywnvvkrlfvsjau9lzhfq39lrfsehnpvmlm5gezugm5unavjzueqgr4t9h op_cert: \x7b68582edd0efd8d7659becfef1250cf1a55f4a3011582d311bec1619395a55c op_cert_counter: 5