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 6829569 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 52173813 epoch_slot_no: 161013 block_no: 6829392 slot_leader_id: 4575489 size: 50406 time: 2022-02-01 18:28:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbac0e86c83c3deb3884b6835d1fbe5e93d4a9dc6fda7a1d840af64a0a0bab3cfBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tyn3yxr59rqghey6yr8psxxgnkh9j8um8hngzax2xkxgzyyh5nus6f96u5 op_cert: \x3ca3c52260d5c6caadbb289254b6178196b21ecb33d29c9e6e2e08d562050638 op_cert_counter: 9