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 6144678 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 38051696 epoch_slot_no: 294896 block_no: 6144501 slot_leader_id: 4556157 size: 12482 time: 2021-08-22 07:39:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf77bc732dfc5c2e4e374f7c3ce3fda8b1d10c936cdc7221eafbe324cd6372115Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk14sh5zmrke03tmsucrwuz5r0e7ehgva2q5dxq8e7wxqe3af2f7ezq8e47h6 op_cert: \x954ccab0ff9cd868283b31fb9fc387ff3469d4678e0c64c43232e8a4b411e51c op_cert_counter: 8