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 6802685 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 51606421 epoch_slot_no: 25621 block_no: 6802508 slot_leader_id: 5083768 size: 69801 time: 2022-01-26 04:51:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b8ce503b03d4bbcbb6a9d08c7236876bf1e7ae944842f2ebf1b7e1f77a049a3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1r2y0cvnyp6arv7h2mymc6nepmzdjjuw3cqjs0jz8fagvcpkpwp4suxc3e0 op_cert: \xf4cd3e25ece1e920bfe3b3c6363591ae0df73ca0a111d176476f413b1c271030 op_cert_counter: 5