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 6638046 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 48150716 epoch_slot_no: 25916 block_no: 6637869 slot_leader_id: 4808698 size: 23752 time: 2021-12-17 04:56:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfec8a40e84b74fc909613c6e8ab2f4bd059ca457cd22d1c6b6006a317539e3b9Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk146ltt5ejvhx69nd7zpucexzq3vjtcf42l8d26rpm6vw0xj0vflxsye2d62 op_cert: \x38aebba3aaaa34153a75081fbd4b2d96f06375ee8fff23c820b5dccdeb1db995 op_cert_counter: 21