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 6972810 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 55212415 epoch_slot_no: 175615 block_no: 6972633 slot_leader_id: 4561787 size: 80559 time: 2022-03-08 22:31:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x012d7cc2e292d281fe6cf92ddf5b8b52120524f1605835a7cc4a54a2ae7165cbBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1smxvme4xjznlgxgxs2kzt3am8p3tza55edcfweyvqtvpfdrm6klq8gxc9l op_cert: \xdd09860f00976275e69a6766d2b5cf8c986712e5ef56e191db499d15d4deeb56 op_cert_counter: 7