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 6120709 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 37567520 epoch_slot_no: 242720 block_no: 6120532 slot_leader_id: 5531063 size: 1938 time: 2021-08-16 17:10:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f21b2c3258c58084fdba9dfeb4ccce71f023a1be989ac9035e7a539adfc014fBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tpvwt8y4pkkexhanfxyldv60lvz4dquzayvu3vfdt65p086akj2qaq70ra op_cert: \xa24b22ede7f4451c13d6d0aaa6b83635210a5363b8b2b93ce1cc72009183c569 op_cert_counter: 3