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 5712183 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 29332911 epoch_slot_no: 216111 block_no: 5712006 slot_leader_id: 5412102 size: 2141 time: 2021-05-13 09:46:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32f035f1f814d4d494852c073618463604d58253333e44a445b95329d5bd9c3eBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tpln5vj8nlgrlxac5t0umc546mqdusvq9y2ldr6k3fjrsjscqhaqtzvcth op_cert: \xbddff88c10249c246a48d0fb3118ff781a3fffdde4b76ecc0e74bcf5258b761c op_cert_counter: 1