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 6640013 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 48190362 epoch_slot_no: 65562 block_no: 6639836 slot_leader_id: 6406552 size: 72357 time: 2021-12-17 15:57:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48231a5b022957cc15b7fbdc1c2e9aa222da8a450b3b3597d1385a07d8fae8f4Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1w88ysntmut0q69lc03ca42437wtqsc9uxn3prh0d5wzucx4k4jeqcm30wx op_cert: \xfc38ace568525fc4fcc235eebd1676f74da2b1ef5972c4cffcae5c44599cbc22 op_cert_counter: 1