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 6014477 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 35423079 epoch_slot_no: 258279 block_no: 6014300 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 16031 time: 2021-07-22 21:29:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x363a60dce89a76b90db44b6adb48fd5701ac9fa9e2a08195bf45dda950bf4e5eBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16rypntlhatkcnyrr2w99jmasvnzh9p7utsc6hjc2ezwavqquw79stjmj5a op_cert: \x3d59dc14f9a7e34649365de98ad8346492378fdee0f45d3228b4b9bc33ecd80a op_cert_counter: 1