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 5693973 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 28962250 epoch_slot_no: 277450 block_no: 5693796 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 2691 time: 2021-05-09 02:49:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x209f1a4e80fee6ac5398a5875fb45c1fd065c8bf191fa5b83dd30ad7dd923486Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \x7c606387f9acfc8e9f78db83372d9072ed00190c74b2555b120582ebf0c11a27 op_cert_counter: 4