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 6375371 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 42760129 epoch_slot_no: 251329 block_no: 6375194 slot_leader_id: 4622010 size: 36437 time: 2021-10-15 19:33:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf58606e8f16546afd3ac50dcaaae91a816ccb579e76a0652b5a6c3c7a37c677Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1v3xtkne7dg3tjtcmnana9kecjtkah02jqutnglhk0kevz6w73c6svf843g op_cert: \x4dda04ad0cc7cb1510f474ce054a0f64d1af0c1cfab3e723a4298c40cc111b65 op_cert_counter: 10