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 6095810 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 37067673 epoch_slot_no: 174873 block_no: 6095633 slot_leader_id: 4685979 size: 4895 time: 2021-08-10 22:19:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a9f4e1d9607fa7f161a84ff6d0f10428061bc35ed8d7a880544a3e3850b4c52Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk13plulf4sydw02mfz7fclhnvke3kdy7u4rkgwr0k3hglxkculmxzsjqerrs op_cert: \x215e0e332d24b432c4239c275ff2292410b75b18581f27c0364ad8488a8fa2c2 op_cert_counter: 2