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 6602533 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 97 slot_no: 47418405 epoch_slot_no: 157605 block_no: 6602356 slot_leader_id: 5152757 size: 71023 time: 2021-12-08 17:31:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcafa42152a8904e160540a189405d1ff3486ce1fb7f15a53afaa9da71829d7c9Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hj70x993rze9mhsgj8dvee0vcsx2vxqns92yysnfqueueulwnheqkq0246 op_cert: \xdfe3c55c4d8fc3d619af1ca4e45aa3d8db8dbedc8cf4d343f8cffe437e3b00c8 op_cert_counter: 7