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 6048436 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 36112418 epoch_slot_no: 83618 block_no: 6048259 slot_leader_id: 5045242 size: 12415 time: 2021-07-30 20:58:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ad615283a4b6a2ee0a68581d75af3fe2a441e6f3fca7ec242ab425681ee4a31Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16u9vnslzgy03650yjltyft60mlschgp96zdd4np8ylkf5a8ugfrq8cq5dl op_cert: \x2bc2d796464e417393c2516b08da4d6bfaa549fdfc586f5725fc6176bf40dcdf op_cert_counter: 5