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 6821041 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 51991923 epoch_slot_no: 411123 block_no: 6820864 slot_leader_id: 5870905 size: 48621 time: 2022-01-30 15:56:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88d9a6665e1bab0a1a72ab9a3b058d7d330fbd0bac55bfbe3997b1f7e5247597Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk144ypakf59ccgk3n5nm8eqkfcy27qzrd2df8qmdxdy0rhfpqd37hq7g5wt4 op_cert: \x671ff604ab5add4ccc06a6c598baafaf11ee9f1a83acbb65e72b50c87ffdb6c0 op_cert_counter: 4