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 6880400 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 53254920 epoch_slot_no: 378120 block_no: 6880223 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 62181 time: 2022-02-14 06:46:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x222db5194195a40348579fa1c1835d4ba2dd8ca318667d3e0664c3d7412614f6Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1plptdmkuchc7wxang99cvjadkwpvpwdzsdzsytqgf84aqvsx3rgsmxxv47 op_cert: \x8ad17b9118c2ddcccca48b6fd9095f6291f05d2c7e878b740004adaa5070cc6f op_cert_counter: 6