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 6684058 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 49100280 epoch_slot_no: 111480 block_no: 6683881 slot_leader_id: 4689830 size: 26053 time: 2021-12-28 04:42:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3bb09d1cfbc2f0800a76c86d22240e4364c2723646c691e48c65c0339f9cee26Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1pw52gwjshsr4tslssyx9ssk2fpv0ytrf20lj4uh2gfudx7jqp5tsj88p57 op_cert: \x25d0049eb79de64b6242ef66d2e5018898b0118d8f65d3bbe457a1f26fc23978 op_cert_counter: 5