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 6867304 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 52975077 epoch_slot_no: 98277 block_no: 6867127 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 71572 time: 2022-02-11 01:02:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a2c3bc73326c81cdca40bfd1bb3210183aa3ee843e648ea5ea69a1648c90bdaBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1juhxtwchflk9wpr2rpqkgzc87chxp2lm5megksvs39ahne96qvjs2x0krq op_cert: \x1822d1acb3ef4454a678856890aef8206ebf4f7f24977401542d518b1f892dc8 op_cert_counter: 6