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 6988321 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 55540426 epoch_slot_no: 71626 block_no: 6988144 slot_leader_id: 5065563 size: 74844 time: 2022-03-12 17:38:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6437c8f4931438e9ea6d703a36ca31e0c3a8da7b9241f584025f84bcff8fd3b7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1lycttp5zrt79d2jz4nay0z2ku70rw4zpe0dlvrw3y53n63rw454s954w0d op_cert: \x7ab67e4d1d52a73de3c438d2edeab76cc924de51e17a7c7b6e4663b8ccacd51d op_cert_counter: 18