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 6775627 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 51026006 epoch_slot_no: 309206 block_no: 6775450 slot_leader_id: 6406552 size: 72228 time: 2022-01-19 11:38:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb11ab01cbd1352b0a1ad6c820cdfbe8ce0d23be954f928a1629374d6275373c9Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1w88ysntmut0q69lc03ca42437wtqsc9uxn3prh0d5wzucx4k4jeqcm30wx op_cert: \xfc38ace568525fc4fcc235eebd1676f74da2b1ef5972c4cffcae5c44599cbc22 op_cert_counter: 1