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 6802105 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 51594470 epoch_slot_no: 13670 block_no: 6801928 slot_leader_id: 4555935 size: 67700 time: 2022-01-26 01:32:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9bee07f32d3f56ce3bc6c5c5ca35e3cfb41255ef1d9c5d3490f71c7aa3550c3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1n4utnntawp42quxyag8xyfwz2eykw80aygefdy8p7r4pf2cq4jhswktmkw op_cert: \xa2c40b1036cdb05e544c06d0b413a29dc2251f1884d1e5de2120cfeffdc2193a op_cert_counter: 10