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 6996721 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 55714033 epoch_slot_no: 245233 block_no: 6996544 slot_leader_id: 4555520 size: 75772 time: 2022-03-14 17:52:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c135ea604d64fb70491881f492bf682a9c66ac84a2db375b7c0a639feef3611Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1w7d6wrmwnmv967fwczseale2mp9d8e977mfc8x0gc3um7nadj9fqvkecw6 op_cert: \x116d4dc96a9528ea8a5b5e3f49a597c1ce0d21f479b8836550bbd68d34f7fa23 op_cert_counter: 11