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 6028467 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 35705039 epoch_slot_no: 108239 block_no: 6028290 slot_leader_id: 4557443 size: 10683 time: 2021-07-26 03:48:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfcd09bc18734d18ca83d49dfa1058a71f098663e4f3f8f99d966deafd6f0d054Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1l9hsk5a48zw45jdhj5kf3tnj2j3cjllk4cw4kp29rv425dmrrkpsv5v08u op_cert: \x3d9b6282572681eeacee16572f6a8f7e723e4fcb45e58ee7e5f8bc6948fda451 op_cert_counter: 6