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 6601331 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 82 slot_no: 47393704 epoch_slot_no: 132904 block_no: 6601154 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 45981 time: 2021-12-08 10:39:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd7ff635f749600506e45b9ee617c70b375976c8a29d6419a3225e9dd13ee419Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16rypntlhatkcnyrr2w99jmasvnzh9p7utsc6hjc2ezwavqquw79stjmj5a op_cert: \x1e8b685abdde1e2fbb7bfca9e22803a986118d11b52b5a50aeb4bb0c2ed8ed5f op_cert_counter: 3