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 6490518 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 45123771 epoch_slot_no: 22971 block_no: 6490341 slot_leader_id: 5424679 size: 11631 time: 2021-11-12 04:07:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6df47c36d8ca4c5ba562461eac913e7b4a1377f32bde84e0a1d5be88d0e9c308Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1kufrdypagavvhw7juq8020revj76d8m80ndpshdzvd2m0vxx0festkn2jx op_cert: \x5c831314fc6bc3c2f1cc1c5db8ec26b914eaaf9920e7e45d953ae67270677f96 op_cert_counter: 3