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 6824911 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 52075642 epoch_slot_no: 62842 block_no: 6824734 slot_leader_id: 4634493 size: 69984 time: 2022-01-31 15:12:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbec385e5f26a4626567a826f063de911d9078f69c3ba72480f3452ac6d05c414Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1knups3css9zwcss59s47uq55edshzxuxsyn77s92kehl7hfr399qvctsh6 op_cert: \x9c857d4d100d258e1f89c3726b14a65e5a93f8b00589a3ab5dc5ee062b5962b6 op_cert_counter: 5