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 6242868 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 40052806 epoch_slot_no: 136006 block_no: 6242691 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 9238 time: 2021-09-14 11:31:37 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdced2f9f769f751c35b6d7d7393c09d17a0158f6a9713a5b8fb0a402b372dcf9Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \x1128039f06067da1f319e38394b5e9816eefd3f42215a76c7860ca33821dc015 op_cert_counter: 6