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 6768560 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 50873405 epoch_slot_no: 156605 block_no: 6768383 slot_leader_id: 4555470 size: 67389 time: 2022-01-17 17:14:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdde56e0efd1e019bccfa7da16852a40200f2afa9825a5e6b0c6bd55b39e78288Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1v0encvmzxvrq6t7z8kcv97zfl6zs7cw9m3s668rw34vwkk9yqh4qsq0szv op_cert: \xa23e366366db4c8f53c28321002a1fe04fa33365f9eabca7af3978a60849a093 op_cert_counter: 10