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 6768424 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 50870255 epoch_slot_no: 153455 block_no: 6768247 slot_leader_id: 6087703 size: 64658 time: 2022-01-17 16:22:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf555687a30143393fdda5396315fdca8f9c9a206433ceba93c45cbd217474a6Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tt8ujvrr06k7094s6a4p0nnuhaa87gqwktjsfy8qgl33wkmxc0nqvk9xwe op_cert: \x1c0555552aeef0c4f626d33d496615e7650c71eab0e896cf5dcc55c5883a185c op_cert_counter: 5