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 6602260 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 47412500 epoch_slot_no: 151700 block_no: 6602083 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 13684 time: 2021-12-08 15:53:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1f2f5bad7971ec0536f3771449310e8b1f2ac2a91f5426cea8d16af9dc36943Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \xcc4024ae7791024165dd0f4ea543ae8de53e3e29a4e21457177a7c83ed6767fb op_cert_counter: 7