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 6972287 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 55202015 epoch_slot_no: 165215 block_no: 6972110 slot_leader_id: 4560329 size: 46564 time: 2022-03-08 19:38:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e11450a02364eca660c8020a4ce985f7577e9d4ad09c997c8ab6e661f6b3cd1Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1rcczqvh08687crmnemj7ykr8t5nhygv97uhjafn2wtkvhm43uc8qm8z782 op_cert: \xcb910a56092218a18261e37e1e135d1f406919fda6e11e754c4452a7ff2e82c7 op_cert_counter: 10