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 6987371 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 55519868 epoch_slot_no: 51068 block_no: 6987194 slot_leader_id: 5045242 size: 67125 time: 2022-03-12 11:55:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x401e847966d36b6f84124a1ef1b30717ca436a7da8ae4885d87fcc7bc694d5e6Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16u9vnslzgy03650yjltyft60mlschgp96zdd4np8ylkf5a8ugfrq8cq5dl op_cert: \x610b9e0c1203cabeeca5be742c8e056ae5a4c3bc4b6fa745f06f11874ed0aad1 op_cert_counter: 7