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 6853974 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 52693580 epoch_slot_no: 248780 block_no: 6853797 slot_leader_id: 5026460 size: 79980 time: 2022-02-07 18:51:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f05626cc0e0e100828893f11e787bcb2bade8c5d2b9ca1dbe9ad115c7d28ad2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1cv7c9ezfvn4ffd2g0qludxxuvfcpquxg0l4m22zxrfrqzs2ekh3sm6e3yl op_cert: \xd262f9ef581e30c2ca40f0abe7a1ebc9131b8531178225191e2abd2692fc3f3e op_cert_counter: 6