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 6460097 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 44502133 epoch_slot_no: 265333 block_no: 6459920 slot_leader_id: 5466080 size: 44356 time: 2021-11-04 23:27:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ef08a5b10a6ef4294f507c11280234d2298de5791502f845614db352597f029Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1vlaree565s5ewvzsvdac4ypkkcu3azj5qkdj8k3zzmaad4vg6zqsv7p0vz op_cert: \x59fb4299cb9aaa0153577470a5c3814fadc2845c2602974ab8d0735781311804 op_cert_counter: 3