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 6458417 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 44467212 epoch_slot_no: 230412 block_no: 6458240 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 26676 time: 2021-11-04 13:45:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88920a2712632d6db8b29843e65ae2abafcd8e9da9f18d3b74fe152204bc2c51Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fn9xu98lfxkgtekf96jwwthjep8malux73nppnjuzrafrz93e58staxe85 op_cert: \xba0e4367f288aab29c75985c1373d0690cbc6336a7fa3f7fd98f69cc98347798 op_cert_counter: 6