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 6811385 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 51789712 epoch_slot_no: 208912 block_no: 6811208 slot_leader_id: 4577416 size: 71081 time: 2022-01-28 07:46:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb28e58f1cb06682066f4008dd8582c141907f8409b881767f4589b0f94f69c91Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1mfvuefhs88w7u5ue5qjm4c85ntamlhcnmvw2qdjwkpcena2pfcdsn97av0 op_cert: \x9b4d25e9dc71fdf4946ca5535b218d03b6ac5aec466abbcc60577bcb44fc6462 op_cert_counter: 6