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 6026451 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 35665591 epoch_slot_no: 68791 block_no: 6026274 slot_leader_id: 5227588 size: 1890 time: 2021-07-25 16:51:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b2a59b0f5b7165b6d1a1422e4cb700811ce58e3f51a0bc69930391f48183a54Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1zr6dstegwr64lfssqpu54ws58f984ezdmk3504qa4qw37le3204qgqhlp2 op_cert: \xe01e8de9e56801b4fc11402230449cd786f7ff18eb831c315d7d987a6228c280 op_cert_counter: 3