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 6031142 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 35759596 epoch_slot_no: 162796 block_no: 6030965 slot_leader_id: 4561122 size: 1645 time: 2021-07-26 18:58:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec9eb796a98c5d81ee3748301da24fe3d4e972ae19ac28c63aa3b3d8023b808dBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16v34trhgsmwpp8st57htgt952f8wv6duy0w0nlcrksfkmzhljprshp0q6d op_cert: \xdbcf625d94d01c3971e56f2975f6f2fdd30956780f503dc372f758380ab449d4 op_cert_counter: 4