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 6049421 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 36133112 epoch_slot_no: 104312 block_no: 6049244 slot_leader_id: 4555865 size: 10961 time: 2021-07-31 02:43:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd634eafb73b228025902d451fa1f98f9074348d39f0b9356bab5805d495cfebcBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1y6rlw79mmm0pjw2n29w0rjr5vgqsrje3nasr3elt2kvm0v9g0z5q40m3d2 op_cert: \x4f7e183862ea8061f773ed80b546420a420e5b41e94c456607562ce506d44ab2 op_cert_counter: 5