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 5689099 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 28862557 epoch_slot_no: 177757 block_no: 5688922 slot_leader_id: 4961128 size: 41825 time: 2021-05-07 23:07:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2cae1cf205c25475123de1f4c9c0bb14c32ee309229ba39077adb911f18315f8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ajtchlkusa56gkrat3a00y2hxymgrkhckuj04lq6uutegse667js9028dc op_cert: \xc792de0620d4cfa7f8cc8e787e2449f5ea1621bfe04a6a3e2eaf7fee552340dd op_cert_counter: 3