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 6985956 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 55490425 epoch_slot_no: 21625 block_no: 6985779 slot_leader_id: 5598044 size: 80595 time: 2022-03-12 03:45:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf1e1c4305bb830369d0a45f13a3460199762e1594aa8af99dc5e0e1bfeffdfdBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk15lx9lpp0dk4p4etgm0r8n7f5sy0mdvmcnvtaktl66edgrt93v8pqfq2ktz op_cert: \x261e28fbbaf3b3600c15d45806f60dd6d418fd1e7ab2e3eecde626c8991cad57 op_cert_counter: 4