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 6987789 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 55528838 epoch_slot_no: 60038 block_no: 6987612 slot_leader_id: 6802893 size: 78370 time: 2022-03-12 14:25:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2aad9f10cfbfa4aa6f51b94c42da95e2271b334c0e54f710c0067968e52739a6Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk17mlaavlqhxtm4azju76rlpk70yzqskzat72wmxav6cxv826d9rgsuefvda op_cert: \xc69e40b8a3e5a70067b6fc73a8637ad4639ccb3f9b50b66b0e1d78e1456cf296 op_cert_counter: 4