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 6593221 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 47228607 epoch_slot_no: 399807 block_no: 6593044 slot_leader_id: 4974801 size: 18190 time: 2021-12-06 12:48:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0992fc4b19eacf8febb6bc18a383cdfd18b4e0a3898165168924817fa3c5e85fBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fgsrj2aj8nhnwa7ur606nvr3nmyznd9c0j0y99g5rhahceurcvgqjtksw3 op_cert: \x844ce5250d815015b0a7a5828e207d7315a02cc6b82dc0f0ffc298b2ee9d9a20 op_cert_counter: 6