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 6987651 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 55525964 epoch_slot_no: 57164 block_no: 6987474 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 66390 time: 2022-03-12 13:37:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec3ade8df0c7d5ec3e7b04dd92a120a9ef513ce905f30f41c5e99ea8ea1dc812Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1lhpjghvpvyrrepu2um08lpgs8z7dp9wuyx4n7mtqkvm86zrxqg9staf8tc op_cert: \x24566620412cfbdcae013f80ad23d75f77982623728572d37e3f82d8c8369b6b op_cert_counter: 6