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 6812429 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 51811309 epoch_slot_no: 230509 block_no: 6812252 slot_leader_id: 5817300 size: 54242 time: 2022-01-28 13:46:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac2b65f7f804ceb1d0fa7e070706315bb677535aee861bbf574cc756f8876466Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1872adp36mqehcqjznc8qluqmw2sutxp9kgr5vjh3dmxjjpawe3fqpjj5f5 op_cert: \x7759eea80a01c8c1c802e92eac370a788d370c2ef4b6f6f4203271b622cf6160 op_cert_counter: 4