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 6848009 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 52567366 epoch_slot_no: 122566 block_no: 6847832 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 74170 time: 2022-02-06 07:47:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e6df52ddb3b3a6580a243bd848ea1a52505273dac8d555b06a726d344cb5b64Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \xcc4024ae7791024165dd0f4ea543ae8de53e3e29a4e21457177a7c83ed6767fb op_cert_counter: 7