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 6429278 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 43866779 epoch_slot_no: 61979 block_no: 6429101 slot_leader_id: 4981372 size: 14391 time: 2021-10-28 14:57:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19a35140cc495f18685dc43536ec3ad67c01ebb4ebc799e8f8d6e737e3d2d1feBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1zex6fy5atu7e7l5akzqqjvzn80valqdng56hta8p3uyvajyhuxpsd7f3v3 op_cert: \x816be44990baada4e414b2469e9279e6b92cbd889020eae1d318a48daefc69c5 op_cert_counter: 4