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 6034404 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 35827396 epoch_slot_no: 230596 block_no: 6034227 slot_leader_id: 5596201 size: 15454 time: 2021-07-27 13:48:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09267c4b7e9304987f4dacfe6557160e9b1f0d8f2d0a87442e71a64c0f907113Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1rpn2azryza027cw02mk2l5knutynkqetytd793xl5vnf5j6yx0js7v845w op_cert: \xd1e5040ac615442822f45bef4f016a743a12528427736902166ab37c9b140c92 op_cert_counter: 1