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 6992456 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 55626108 epoch_slot_no: 157308 block_no: 6992279 slot_leader_id: 5896974 size: 65802 time: 2022-03-13 17:26:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4fb7384429caf2080e1f25fd6684864201f7423f7ef7f723a1dee00cc7269089Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk136ccy4mrnsjknql0jsldmlc3hhptqjdsy32j2ymlxdj6zu7fpx8sqnh8j8 op_cert: \xa77756639f65c9c921a3051f39feab4d0c8898f36e118771a59a1c7ff4240d20 op_cert_counter: 4