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 6063049 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 36406184 epoch_slot_no: 377384 block_no: 6062872 slot_leader_id: 5531063 size: 9100 time: 2021-08-03 06:34:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f79f2d98e9186f347f2cb7196fc06a999ac90232c0c8beaac400699e3135afaBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tpvwt8y4pkkexhanfxyldv60lvz4dquzayvu3vfdt65p086akj2qaq70ra op_cert: \xa24b22ede7f4451c13d6d0aaa6b83635210a5363b8b2b93ce1cc72009183c569 op_cert_counter: 3