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 6946240 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 54651682 epoch_slot_no: 46882 block_no: 6946063 slot_leader_id: 5412102 size: 72918 time: 2022-03-02 10:46:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x761d9b452dd61a2d5a7992f7f8814be2e76284e37a737b4f97473b82e3f9c9a3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tpln5vj8nlgrlxac5t0umc546mqdusvq9y2ldr6k3fjrsjscqhaqtzvcth op_cert: \xbddff88c10249c246a48d0fb3118ff781a3fffdde4b76ecc0e74bcf5258b761c op_cert_counter: 4