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 6257617 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 40350327 epoch_slot_no: 1527 block_no: 6257440 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 42030 time: 2021-09-17 22:10:18 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe509c3e4e41b3a99a0c20fc9e2b8f46aaf09daa19d8fcb74c2d287e76bd64b80Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1pq6pgh9hztgm3enuahyt6m5nkwn87uw9thfevpwaqwh8jgzwj4ks5su272 op_cert: \xc4841039eb1d4ee5243e9c779f4ba20ee02f604d14831142318ae362ef9b2c45 op_cert_counter: 4