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 6784040 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 51205381 epoch_slot_no: 56581 block_no: 6783863 slot_leader_id: 5065959 size: 71307 time: 2022-01-21 13:27:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d8dadf4f40bb955a5949d7022628bfc766d7491681eeec93ec15fbf3dc4d614Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1d9qrmed96sxkttr88uhg8u9dxa79rwhrppy75ea588r9c6t29q7q2zyu74 op_cert: \x3c0ab3a470b10c42001872d2a6d69f564f2f983e0447fc96fbf73f44e7eaf85c op_cert_counter: 14