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 6849616 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 52601355 epoch_slot_no: 156555 block_no: 6849439 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 63502 time: 2022-02-06 17:14:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3477153c55e4f860e48a2f3937d2d3e50355ff800ee7425240024531dc85e90dBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk10acggp4t528duurmsw3qf77aru7f5fprj3vn6mgryjcmlguddfdqeexgqc op_cert: \x4a04ed175ca1937f4f3d224a2a202e650e0de886d3d74c1ee66c5c3a7c39b297 op_cert_counter: 8