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 6510661 Details
Epoch: 303 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 45533917 epoch_slot_no: 1117 block_no: 6510484 slot_leader_id: 4652107 size: 6425 time: 2021-11-16 22:03:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd5ee00c4103d3c4a4e54de1072d1520e42344ee5528f01e60f25335e877b9b4Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ep6tmd0vdtareyst59rlwj8669hxwsjtp33f0w6qfwv54mkx8s7qqn6jp4 op_cert: \x0f4b20b9aeb97b966cc39d97a6a06eb0818d6f6bfa30792cbc6723f7cf09b844 op_cert_counter: 5