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 5587216 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 26771332 epoch_slot_no: 246532 block_no: 5587039 slot_leader_id: 4587418 size: 10961 time: 2021-04-13 18:13:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf623f699d38a0817ff6fb2e6bef562054f9d1da94c89ec6dd1c2e65771dd71c8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wn86jqjs756ch5t0muq8dfugxxwfvrwnh4mkj2nkxlavmagwy37sx59pej op_cert: \x00245e60f1703794ca5cd36c7cb21addd3a2109dee4b737bf60dca9cdb833a83 op_cert_counter: 4