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 6661228 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 48630596 epoch_slot_no: 73796 block_no: 6661051 slot_leader_id: 4557937 size: 72040 time: 2021-12-22 18:14:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a8e1b2605621045f08af15e0e3188cf6b8f5f1dca8c83309bdae5a5d31ee761Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1z3qaj95vx6mhmzcj63c7f9v4am60fhlz55w5m26wk4nnl0tfc33q4s5h8m op_cert: \x7a0b906d8d7aac8cfef579beb64a98cc6b15208c85b46b2bba8a0a956cca778c op_cert_counter: 8