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 6988223 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 55538381 epoch_slot_no: 69581 block_no: 6988046 slot_leader_id: 6605175 size: 63028 time: 2022-03-12 17:04:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17fe15e6af344113126c4e66538865415a896f5758f2d76c543e568737b3cc84Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ltwdajt7gx6jyk852nqk6l2dzef9e2txgrg3p46ekq3gv4yud6zscyxx5t op_cert: \xcc9cb875aa3d671ce7c790467726c287bff4378d49fe9d6b210e040afcafb9d0 op_cert_counter: 5