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 6983277 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 55432326 epoch_slot_no: 395526 block_no: 6983100 slot_leader_id: 5412102 size: 62501 time: 2022-03-11 11:36:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf52458e173e0f813a9eddf7fadb528bad285b4cb5b1e112c7add20725a16b799Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tpln5vj8nlgrlxac5t0umc546mqdusvq9y2ldr6k3fjrsjscqhaqtzvcth op_cert: \xbddff88c10249c246a48d0fb3118ff781a3fffdde4b76ecc0e74bcf5258b761c op_cert_counter: 4