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 6807215 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 51701910 epoch_slot_no: 121110 block_no: 6807038 slot_leader_id: 4566298 size: 72036 time: 2022-01-27 07:23:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2347c42cf3ab49499c62d0d53f778eba11393d4caa970024008230de9d5a8049Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk18jwugcagrtfvn0efq9pgpzt327vnqkwstxpqq84q3ndsjqu559lq9u8yv5 op_cert: \x4e85ccccd31587df05c9b586ffef6f93207bdafe0842f2759f3622e17d556ee0 op_cert_counter: 8