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 5684666 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 28772037 epoch_slot_no: 87237 block_no: 5684489 slot_leader_id: 4555619 size: 6173 time: 2021-05-06 21:58:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x544f3b191160379941ef844bec054984e72cc293a55a1263e11d0979e3d4cb53Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1lqtj7dj5hdqdfe07fzydp5rdqed88ktesuvlgljqwudqr3dlt99swz8kz2 op_cert: \xc272f30f55117a764ee181eff14c54b327842a6e2638bc159760b348e7a11dcb op_cert_counter: 6