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 6113907 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 37430826 epoch_slot_no: 106026 block_no: 6113730 slot_leader_id: 6023685 size: 18093 time: 2021-08-15 03:11:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb54924c6b9694df3459a2ee9d2a5f7abc9d903f1acfa1ab4a2b9da4bf9078e3eBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ad8hp5mn94w3ymnv7tenakcndhlpk3v9ecqqay96fn8tmvwjsaaqgdmhrm op_cert: \xa9997db40ac8cc099c679c0be654f3aae20a5e7dc2d28e8da4a5ae72ff247d4a op_cert_counter: 1