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 6638756 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 48164453 epoch_slot_no: 39653 block_no: 6638579 slot_leader_id: 4992553 size: 17722 time: 2021-12-17 08:45:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd4106b765ea4878aa90b8a299b98a5ecc6029350f0040f67d5f4f09e69f9a21Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ypzw9zfrm5mupcffxgewr3ywg8r2y6gnfrxy3kkyeu6ujx4vdqkqasuaeg op_cert: \xd6d144e3cf72f1c95be5bd159e1ca72f6569a80e6a88f09f6be17eb4398d1937 op_cert_counter: 7