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 6581633 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 46990325 epoch_slot_no: 161525 block_no: 6581456 slot_leader_id: 5424679 size: 1208 time: 2021-12-03 18:36:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3fb852803a1dc2e4eef27b334b8b3fc3ebefc78733862b1d47f1a33d10b9c6cbBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1kufrdypagavvhw7juq8020revj76d8m80ndpshdzvd2m0vxx0festkn2jx op_cert: \x5c831314fc6bc3c2f1cc1c5db8ec26b914eaaf9920e7e45d953ae67270677f96 op_cert_counter: 3