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 6060917 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 36364191 epoch_slot_no: 335391 block_no: 6060740 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 3369 time: 2021-08-02 18:54:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5debfb85b794f61fb20a1c6846ffe108dc38273c417735226f73264ef92a642Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \xa535e42c9c88065c02eb2d47520d3d7c5497d52e6fef47841a89a5389704b4cb op_cert_counter: 5