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 6132988 Details
Epoch: 285Number of transactions in block: 2
slot_no: 37814653
epoch_slot_no: 57853
block_no: 6132811
slot_leader_id: 5784339
size: 658
time: 2021-08-19 13:49:04
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x007e53361e2d7636145f3cb657233d00efa3a46faa1e0e75331dbc81844d27c4
Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1s56t5ng9xnnry06v69p9yzydnx3mx8npzwghg2aqt6ajnpvm4vgqzqvengop_cert: \xcead8ba3a5805e1d884f6e5e0a8ac681236df72e5657e3b2aa85e326828fe29c
op_cert_counter: 2