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 6241877 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 40032908 epoch_slot_no: 116108 block_no: 6241700 slot_leader_id: 4961128 size: 27225 time: 2021-09-14 05:59:59 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f517dba984b5a8c7df7e966ce1772392fb7e6c10fb1e5d8cda3ad596307d592Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ajtchlkusa56gkrat3a00y2hxymgrkhckuj04lq6uutegse667js9028dc op_cert: \xe9419fac065a87305141055e78639364840c76e807574ed81d3517699abacac4 op_cert_counter: 5