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 6968431 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 55122158 epoch_slot_no: 85358 block_no: 6968254 slot_leader_id: 5649410 size: 79509 time: 2022-03-07 21:27:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3cac299cf4490336a78731c058c9d73e275a47428b1951678bb6c0ed50f52307Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1t508dnthfw3lt6mdlq90wpzckmtf0l2ndpgwc6cxsk9esvyvzyssazcayr op_cert: \x00dc25811148dee7664c479e8605cc468afd01f8431dd5e1c09f7dd5bae8e611 op_cert_counter: 5