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 6368036 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 42605850 epoch_slot_no: 97050 block_no: 6367859 slot_leader_id: 5886883 size: 46363 time: 2021-10-14 00:42:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4e335befa1ca681ba06c39d0848e8c62c1c9bab2b468315b9b14dc6d23d46c8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hckstlnw6rh7ykqsq6urpnlqcfdzdwyddm2tjj4sq0r2xsfddldsskhmpe op_cert: \x1231f349bcca1353f7552575f828ca08630f19a99ffb601dc88f01eb26e562e3 op_cert_counter: 2