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 6059291 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 36330541 epoch_slot_no: 301741 block_no: 6059114 slot_leader_id: 5154189 size: 1463 time: 2021-08-02 09:33:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x574580a4c385836adda3e0cb7c180706555a3f1874b4bfabc670b1e0e82e1ab5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk18svxfgx9c6hrjsu2yu0zye7fjjhgammq2une528athfuvnyjwatq0hlkvm op_cert: \x1087558fc744419289d8c4505b6169533322be0ed507b2bbf79c01d3b8881a6c op_cert_counter: 5