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 6602757 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 47422923 epoch_slot_no: 162123 block_no: 6602580 slot_leader_id: 4605230 size: 2551 time: 2021-12-08 18:46:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7372e8467d7a3026e2acfa80e8286212be928a011a2a29e036f1fd749b35ef39Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1enu73aesklvfzp5clxnws5aykyt34yvdc5p9ry4rnzyxeegx7thqwrv3ax op_cert: \x560fbfc7bbfade0bcc37cce9f3fbdda09d61e9b3e2e11e6689c74e976cd1d229 op_cert_counter: 7