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 6622513 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 47828111 epoch_slot_no: 135311 block_no: 6622336 slot_leader_id: 5896667 size: 13566 time: 2021-12-13 11:20:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf90ada32b4f70aca40bc53bf40086941576f157546a52ca2e535e3a22c9daf78Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk13w4emjanv0phkwecacpps24w3754524mmwusnem7948afseugs0sgjh2e5 op_cert: \xd0cd67f37b05615caa8900526a4268c7ebb34925f4d1d1912176dafdc9181e03 op_cert_counter: 2