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 6178861 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 38743836 epoch_slot_no: 123036 block_no: 6178684 slot_leader_id: 5537835 size: 1600 time: 2021-08-30 07:55:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4ab1f739a2a7b34c5d91d11a4e93d3ae7d0e6f8d4d93fb1bcac2e37d545b4ebBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1j4d6q954n4p02rewwl2qd8676yn95ceh57epq4jrh0c4lsvkhczq9lvxs4 op_cert: \x95cf653082f14de111469dffa805031494d6f97e58b4d2a536e3086e0fcae8e9 op_cert_counter: 2