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 6853946 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 52693123 epoch_slot_no: 248323 block_no: 6853769 slot_leader_id: 5707820 size: 65808 time: 2022-02-07 18:43:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb92e57dc664364d1746fe6f145a84e07de61887a5a646c2fff86d113f538533Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1frnthuz2a86rn5sphe7akvxhu2czzve4yhr5cdjtvmjax3unx5zswkyxr6 op_cert: \xd5ce543f58c5371f0fbbc88e1d76b332cfd0ee5350e9db1f96221ffa45f0ce52 op_cert_counter: 4