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 6132708 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 37809414 epoch_slot_no: 52614 block_no: 6132531 slot_leader_id: 4572864 size: 5374 time: 2021-08-19 12:21:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d8b7bbec248e1bdae303a27c74ec2a92512c187b6d52e29139a8472bcee83cdBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1dvumtjl4aw02v0wscezwtq93m47er2zktlwvha2s20fcrd9hdr3q2zsxy6 op_cert: \x97d07503770c2f4f9a9895c3b426d3c65bb732c7cf91c8bf3e0a8d38ef56c594 op_cert_counter: 4