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 6234017 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 39873003 epoch_slot_no: 388203 block_no: 6233840 slot_leader_id: 4555865 size: 12560 time: 2021-09-12 09:34:54 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4fc7a5f6e3f3df3feb26766a3d9fa49d413548138aa9ea06589a1ec167a3911cBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1y6rlw79mmm0pjw2n29w0rjr5vgqsrje3nasr3elt2kvm0v9g0z5q40m3d2 op_cert: \xfb7d2acdc57a31685b8f3831d5a12bfebb25ad831c4d329a99c07c2549334a58 op_cert_counter: 6