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 6646961 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 48333943 epoch_slot_no: 209143 block_no: 6646784 slot_leader_id: 4555865 size: 24211 time: 2021-12-19 07:50:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4cab088c416e482abfa37381d475a3a3da8cde62a88b48fa0e159ffdbaffc88Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1y6rlw79mmm0pjw2n29w0rjr5vgqsrje3nasr3elt2kvm0v9g0z5q40m3d2 op_cert: \x9db777d4ad2e40a1c775a8efff0853617fa4e77bf89da2e828ddfd102fb08c21 op_cert_counter: 7