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 6639597 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 48182158 epoch_slot_no: 57358 block_no: 6639420 slot_leader_id: 4992553 size: 27919 time: 2021-12-17 13:40:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6e171a6e2697e4bec9e32659303249386e5dec9df5cb2366cdb6835d82baf25Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ypzw9zfrm5mupcffxgewr3ywg8r2y6gnfrxy3kkyeu6ujx4vdqkqasuaeg op_cert: \xd6d144e3cf72f1c95be5bd159e1ca72f6569a80e6a88f09f6be17eb4398d1937 op_cert_counter: 7