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 6426014 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 79 slot_no: 43800710 epoch_slot_no: 427910 block_no: 6425837 slot_leader_id: 4981372 size: 62061 time: 2021-10-27 20:36:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c60ec2404cbdd66ce2a42878f97965a63e026b3e402a62b0f929d74343af1e9Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1zex6fy5atu7e7l5akzqqjvzn80valqdng56hta8p3uyvajyhuxpsd7f3v3 op_cert: \x816be44990baada4e414b2469e9279e6b92cbd889020eae1d318a48daefc69c5 op_cert_counter: 4