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 6823401 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 52042355 epoch_slot_no: 29555 block_no: 6823224 slot_leader_id: 6023333 size: 72193 time: 2022-01-31 05:57:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x632bb28411501d262a856f74e59e9f022938da5a8b8397085dbe8aca54030467Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ghh3zrhhxx0fjefepmlkxz6pz359zpxpagjxk2u350jdcwwmuw6q98ng2s op_cert: \x06d827167b44a207e0274e4b7b8a0bb1e54c1a03e7ea713371f741fe73c94ca5 op_cert_counter: 2