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 6171986 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 38604176 epoch_slot_no: 415376 block_no: 6171809 slot_leader_id: 5412102 size: 33801 time: 2021-08-28 17:07:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9cae77c8b90778d15da5de885e6938c4e409b936ab15039ab13693f8e380b6c9Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tpln5vj8nlgrlxac5t0umc546mqdusvq9y2ldr6k3fjrsjscqhaqtzvcth op_cert: \xbddff88c10249c246a48d0fb3118ff781a3fffdde4b76ecc0e74bcf5258b761c op_cert_counter: 2