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 6996055 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 55700203 epoch_slot_no: 231403 block_no: 6995878 slot_leader_id: 6823557 size: 57631 time: 2022-03-14 14:01:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc36a262f579cfa5893e254f3cb4dd83771dd24242e3d58ad2352b4a4859d36dBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ax5fn4jttflwvc633xtntvvpljcemy3764url6y97yth9q9lc9hq6kxzq5 op_cert: \xaab148ce2004ef6b7778bd5668a21db38ec2dcbd3dc705f1eb9d7ccdcae70380 op_cert_counter: 5