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 6814517 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 51856281 epoch_slot_no: 275481 block_no: 6814340 slot_leader_id: 6443687 size: 71700 time: 2022-01-29 02:16:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7dd9766a247fac485feafee5af2119838c922b93bc1ae2593b99897135a331a5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1seqt69wyl0t3r2vgputra0fnfhcravnjppfkyyykkssslv59azrq9aguj6 op_cert: \x2ad36a716b08365bb2b0e41cc259983f6e0646cbff19ce3ee30161470378ee3b op_cert_counter: 3