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 6052257 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 36188875 epoch_slot_no: 160075 block_no: 6052080 slot_leader_id: 5605351 size: 1433 time: 2021-07-31 18:12:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17bfed58f4b6b345461a87c88bb760642abb0c7dd3c19d46a22c12c7a92711c6Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ytjswrhwdv0epqlrgv5ealkdcy4daz9jt78mlnrryyqnjsyzsnqs9uzylw op_cert: \x36ee59979a68263651783d54b2583b3853c1bb10a7df041a6046375f544528b8 op_cert_counter: 1