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 6640921 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 48207898 epoch_slot_no: 83098 block_no: 6640744 slot_leader_id: 5766824 size: 69673 time: 2021-12-17 20:49:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0e161bf91dd7a3210f7a6d466b63f14e05bbf9638a8e1028c3321c27ba6746aBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1h2dstmauv034xgdrggfyr3vtc3qx9j2rzffufw303yztzmkgr6rs8ap8cf op_cert: \x22e470ac1bd7c9557cd92e9b52680a8beeffefcf2f91cca4ef36834822c5edad op_cert_counter: 3