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 6802458 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 51601990 epoch_slot_no: 21190 block_no: 6802281 slot_leader_id: 4561787 size: 68261 time: 2022-01-26 03:38:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e743c2d18909aa4062e4e88333547a6fe7e6dfe7951800a8a9fb88a48b7325cBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1smxvme4xjznlgxgxs2kzt3am8p3tza55edcfweyvqtvpfdrm6klq8gxc9l op_cert: \x8c031718bdbdb1ff7a5f2e468355a0bd16e4f56a5274f282c878b37884f60100 op_cert_counter: 6