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 6785085 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 51227003 epoch_slot_no: 78203 block_no: 6784908 slot_leader_id: 5959104 size: 72321 time: 2022-01-21 19:28:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c65ee20aabb2a65d151507410bba6b6a85081c1244459eaa672b7c8e2703c16Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1msgxq9lg9jm35rru6lnngqhplytpsrjt6mdy7gyy9uvkrdapqk5qkse4sg op_cert: \x6f1f0b828ee07272d752d21935b7738f2e928b04a6ff423f346ad98550a55d88 op_cert_counter: 2