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 6868296 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 62 slot_no: 52995915 epoch_slot_no: 119115 block_no: 6868119 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 67130 time: 2022-02-11 06:50:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b91454cfb9a220b12999339fe7fe99250f8d7577fb324216997e76b364f93c7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1plptdmkuchc7wxang99cvjadkwpvpwdzsdzsytqgf84aqvsx3rgsmxxv47 op_cert: \x8ad17b9118c2ddcccca48b6fd9095f6291f05d2c7e878b740004adaa5070cc6f op_cert_counter: 6