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 6885099 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 53354205 epoch_slot_no: 45405 block_no: 6884922 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 43840 time: 2022-02-15 10:21:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf10e5eb791c8975586e7f1449dbcd47d1b9812210cd3d4cb5b25824da7944dfaBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \xedf60ca9bb97fe979e5d05f3f419bffd78e478517865335052e93e78afcc118b op_cert_counter: 8