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 6944171 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 123 slot_no: 54607376 epoch_slot_no: 2576 block_no: 6943994 slot_leader_id: 4626738 size: 73987 time: 2022-03-01 22:27:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20b4952df3bb1ac02babc9abfba2ea0406f419a5d414c728c72aeaf8fda2dd1eBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1axwwefuexaytpzfek69neqrmctqc6rte5l005nuukdmcm98ueywswvl6wl op_cert: \xbf2fb39afd8801c752a65055f334e04a26c126d9d4ac4762ef23065d089f5e0a op_cert_counter: 8