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 6803561 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 51624717 epoch_slot_no: 43917 block_no: 6803384 slot_leader_id: 6596314 size: 59214 time: 2022-01-26 09:56:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x104f690bff1fb3c81a3a36f101dee4d95a6a8fdd3b6c416a612328877f5d6e5eBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ykzznhc097stfxzqs3udw52rduy6lcvqa7mtwz83j5gf4dkskhus2753u6 op_cert: \xad00460a5014b71181b68d55bff7b322e730989604ed74e73dfbf835e8c06e4f op_cert_counter: 0