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 6971211 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 55179055 epoch_slot_no: 142255 block_no: 6971034 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 65334 time: 2022-03-08 13:15:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x922bf78e880fa3861a2e258a5d57e54738a9d9bc2e3fa47cdd9c5db78fbbba37Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ylwztpqhe0swv00erts3m580tg795gwgfx8pqldvyp4htyz3l36qrf4rum op_cert: \x4cc66e0f1ee3e1a49c15b0b9ed80b1a9c2e3c2b7ed1907a3c48f4954345e02f9 op_cert_counter: 12