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 6058589 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 36315904 epoch_slot_no: 287104 block_no: 6058412 slot_leader_id: 4685979 size: 12560 time: 2021-08-02 05:29:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x711744cf1aa0121706296a1e7fbd174cbde39501b6dd0c0fd2502e0a73efffefBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk13plulf4sydw02mfz7fclhnvke3kdy7u4rkgwr0k3hglxkculmxzsjqerrs op_cert: \x215e0e332d24b432c4239c275ff2292410b75b18581f27c0364ad8488a8fa2c2 op_cert_counter: 2