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 6018438 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 35500354 epoch_slot_no: 335554 block_no: 6018261 slot_leader_id: 4561122 size: 7366 time: 2021-07-23 18:57:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17a997f021e1aa5ee3db933ea092e62828aa71594cf5fb105e6ba44214985dcbBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16v34trhgsmwpp8st57htgt952f8wv6duy0w0nlcrksfkmzhljprshp0q6d op_cert: \xdbcf625d94d01c3971e56f2975f6f2fdd30956780f503dc372f758380ab449d4 op_cert_counter: 4