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 6377597 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 42804587 epoch_slot_no: 295787 block_no: 6377420 slot_leader_id: 4653411 size: 12345 time: 2021-10-16 07:54:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9af9a90b8d21f08f34a80e449240a0e2d81a858694329ac2909bb96b90dab52eBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1dt4zlgflsmm57zshwzzjcf6me9pgcgk2gg6sq5r4efxnayqlhrvqcrk4k4 op_cert: \xd3934273608b56f846556ee2c238039862155d1d08bce4bab6fdc4318baae133 op_cert_counter: 5