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 6803055 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 51614030 epoch_slot_no: 33230 block_no: 6802878 slot_leader_id: 4569197 size: 71648 time: 2022-01-26 06:58:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec9e4d9abe0346a9c2d031f8cbc0b7c2520b7ee542e15b5fd0929865aa3ea5e7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fu2vy36f5je5nz9qex83agkxqcs29kfwdty63hdm0vgwdzm2hvpqea7zl7 op_cert: \xe6859098b9e041fcd640f4db87bcbbffa5b6e1cf9e741e05932865874dce0195 op_cert_counter: 7