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 6804762 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 61 slot_no: 51649457 epoch_slot_no: 68657 block_no: 6804585 slot_leader_id: 5138431 size: 70955 time: 2022-01-26 16:49:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d2be47fe0e40dbf4e4219364ab3b3a89ced1b2d8d7d92f2a5a6ee4f50b51401Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1patf7kk82ayquaj7utt76tftatexx93a6mg9r0d543ve6nt0pl8qy64pwe op_cert: \x7ea2389cbda4d7636674923700c6e7bad91390c059bd7e1753bce0b1d262fc75 op_cert_counter: 4