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 6284794 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 40903022 epoch_slot_no: 122222 block_no: 6284617 slot_leader_id: 6058284 size: 3296 time: 2021-09-24 07:41:53 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xecbd7b34520e1a948fe1811d8a7e8dc2baae2f7a6555bafc7911a5fa9781a457Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1gwdurtpzkdz3tyqcnhj4pedz6e7mtdqa4ta7t6808alqy5h0qa8qcsa246 op_cert: \xd322dfd11ea34259aaa234b36ec0e1e9cbfd1090447b2761d7cc5daf896d8fbd op_cert_counter: 2