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 6996896 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 55717507 epoch_slot_no: 248707 block_no: 6996719 slot_leader_id: 5150339 size: 51413 time: 2022-03-14 18:49:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfcc598884388ec9eb2fa82e07fdf22a9a29267ad1146a028bc1426a24cd3b587Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk12u53fs72qflkaellznc7f3grwxzejy5vlkl0jwnesfsnrce97cuq7gl5e6 op_cert: \x20cabadbf8a2ad0e236fd4e8d31fab88b7e8404e9410a135e7d26925114528e3 op_cert_counter: 5