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 6314525 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 41507579 epoch_slot_no: 294779 block_no: 6314348 slot_leader_id: 4626738 size: 2530 time: 2021-10-01 07:37:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e7a38a20f0422ef50bd93d3d12191d210a651a976a2f6aaac288a58b19c01a5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1axwwefuexaytpzfek69neqrmctqc6rte5l005nuukdmcm98ueywswvl6wl op_cert: \x83f30155ae01bec7ad2d2bf388badb60354cd27db8405187d43bbfb2afe86c72 op_cert_counter: 6