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 6001120 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 35152159 epoch_slot_no: 419359 block_no: 6000943 slot_leader_id: 5065959 size: 3520 time: 2021-07-19 18:14:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0465c93a8d61ccbd51f4ea963b23f0253147f8c00b30eb2a9530614fc0262d35Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1d9qrmed96sxkttr88uhg8u9dxa79rwhrppy75ea588r9c6t29q7q2zyu74 op_cert: \xdd961e679dce69a212afa119921f1b6dc862fe13586ea850752dbf490158bf40 op_cert_counter: 8