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 5680617 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 28690234 epoch_slot_no: 5434 block_no: 5680440 slot_leader_id: 4626738 size: 7695 time: 2021-05-05 23:15:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1fffc81c5e9c56122701117c443decba5128a21572191dd2bae5d6e808661faBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1axwwefuexaytpzfek69neqrmctqc6rte5l005nuukdmcm98ueywswvl6wl op_cert: \x57984fc29518afa64cf0eac3205728399979f43940a88aef909bd060eec2e608 op_cert_counter: 3