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 6240712 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 40009223 epoch_slot_no: 92423 block_no: 6240535 slot_leader_id: 4577416 size: 4679 time: 2021-09-13 23:25:14 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28415b5119250bc69adcca48ed6cb3dbdca6f77621f3a231ebe0f176510cdc51Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1mfvuefhs88w7u5ue5qjm4c85ntamlhcnmvw2qdjwkpcena2pfcdsn97av0 op_cert: \x05192f32ef24f083f27d2b5bb0392ec0b2b9289da3a60916b2d5f91d6fec7a51 op_cert_counter: 5