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 6162638 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 38413669 epoch_slot_no: 224869 block_no: 6162461 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 5802 time: 2021-08-26 12:12:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xace7c7437717e2c85bc755a9820d170f7b9b6045a92233e0d9982695b833a2d0Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1plptdmkuchc7wxang99cvjadkwpvpwdzsdzsytqgf84aqvsx3rgsmxxv47 op_cert: \x1afa6e6f090fcecbeda7968ce2ff48a6292e30d965453b15210c1d926aeb2bed op_cert_counter: 4