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 6638047 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 48150744 epoch_slot_no: 25944 block_no: 6637870 slot_leader_id: 4628466 size: 17545 time: 2021-12-17 04:57:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18f22ced723fe6716d6be5cd796b5e302b1f072645b7b48f150d12e8723b716fBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tuz705hn0jm6yqjgkr9hqxxskmwlfthnyylztncycdgqmfdwrvysfq62y2 op_cert: \x83c00dc84784fcf4af61f327dc2de5569ea56297bb580e40e532d580afa71fe7 op_cert_counter: 7