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 6451657 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 44327098 epoch_slot_no: 90298 block_no: 6451480 slot_leader_id: 5501863 size: 2693 time: 2021-11-02 22:49:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e1ced6ff55cca5bedf29080cdbad96f0805bd5193e4e87cbbdd40e0aa4d335eBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1phvk3h2xt290tq2500seamxjadjm3vmkhezuurueuxjglhjez0gsuanc8f op_cert: \xc4a469a9fd0da354b3823d43f3107e24b6300a7c614a7f185045d3e8944bd937 op_cert_counter: 2