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 6869535 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 53021990 epoch_slot_no: 145190 block_no: 6869358 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 54066 time: 2022-02-11 14:04:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a7f10fde2893fa06394376ada3b32ba105ef1c3e66b12fb0a5f20e8180840eeBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16rypntlhatkcnyrr2w99jmasvnzh9p7utsc6hjc2ezwavqquw79stjmj5a op_cert: \x1e8b685abdde1e2fbb7bfca9e22803a986118d11b52b5a50aeb4bb0c2ed8ed5f op_cert_counter: 3