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 6992507 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 55626813 epoch_slot_no: 158013 block_no: 6992330 slot_leader_id: 6105275 size: 79085 time: 2022-03-13 17:38:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4f973d459af864290a4fda1a77ffb7c406a8f145756b5b0cb4237bc42ff92edBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1z2t952wjnqakdzj8epj5vukjzja2nup8r7352ekrjaasurm685gsg85rk9 op_cert: \x3726dc1b3800b154a580545e406197763db95b4525378c59a815e1abde3b1272 op_cert_counter: 4