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 6639831 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 48186571 epoch_slot_no: 61771 block_no: 6639654 slot_leader_id: 4773451 size: 54014 time: 2021-12-17 14:54:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d69d4316224d3eda439ba343215e85e682b2c940bfe08c38e71285aaf34aea9Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1v906pdj4kf7drq0hd0l960wn8kkf4339wsvr28e2g22lag3q2mrsr49yfx op_cert: \x77b86a765846f4e13c62142ca48d5901a13e85b85b2163355c062010ae2a134d op_cert_counter: 4