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 6779958 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 51117598 epoch_slot_no: 400798 block_no: 6779781 slot_leader_id: 5596534 size: 72344 time: 2022-01-20 13:04:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd56f0d6316c6debb19128ac3b880ff001e1c483183bb9ccf761235b1a9d4a106Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ltvd0w6hv0uczp02jjdswh5qu9nmfla04qtd25eqsydrf7n2pvssqcuc48 op_cert: \x8e890c77757a14c6e4096c9b080ba9e4b262da15d9f5d76c27aa4faeb06af468 op_cert_counter: 3