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 6865403 Details
Epoch: 320Number of transactions in block: 20
slot_no: 52934826
epoch_slot_no: 58026
block_no: 6865226
slot_leader_id: 6215315
size: 58415
time: 2022-02-10 13:51:57
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa13bf854e12bf9f6761197579944273d8367a63d6fe3bde6d06a60658a94d5e1
Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1f3ntggqderpqd93dc6a5m6793u63mzzv4c2ltv8mr3f2cdj00aesjp3z23op_cert: \x15e149d3a727ff1c41a50691b1de3acb85ba73e1c60a01e9e484148c0fa78dbe
op_cert_counter: 4