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 5682098 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 28720007 epoch_slot_no: 35207 block_no: 5681921 slot_leader_id: 4737172 size: 6628 time: 2021-05-06 07:31:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd719499b500446dba8857bf3fb002cf4f2d6531c65e4363b75438cea40c4643Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fxdvczufz4hujkh47saw4lyv84dptxg3qr677g0ver27mcjt6mnsjpkxwr op_cert: \x5926a686e5f7683e8705f268873cc298724868700240f739070b3a81079d8568 op_cert_counter: 3