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 6782588 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 51174170 epoch_slot_no: 25370 block_no: 6782411 slot_leader_id: 5449414 size: 72243 time: 2022-01-21 04:47:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49c0698f1a1f1eba3d90da4933434963c8437e1854c9833b1972e7f5ee295877Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1xck6kx5pf08uhw3lw0uh3flfumadhgyqlxedktw0hfjesch9852sqp4vwx op_cert: \xc39bc1b41e73f5072fa53283476b5215334672eebe488d32d9a5349d13b9f123 op_cert_counter: 3