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 6242962 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 40054327 epoch_slot_no: 137527 block_no: 6242785 slot_leader_id: 4574494 size: 11568 time: 2021-09-14 11:56:58 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b772c906ad4d2a5c2e1b1836b491915d0f4c88a80f640bc5c21850a49ab6987Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1a54nhcfry0l79kr7rapa9hltwhguqsrmxahh3zpvacf8pn3ly7ws0xujdm op_cert: \xfdf0888f872dd27f83f67cf35e6887987dd0b7302d995e529a9bf8fe26ae8804 op_cert_counter: 8