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 5721607 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 29522711 epoch_slot_no: 405911 block_no: 5721430 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 14901 time: 2021-05-15 14:30:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d8a6941fd859e3c4decd7aa07b951a9882499390d1d3ca75b9079633d90e7cfBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1plptdmkuchc7wxang99cvjadkwpvpwdzsdzsytqgf84aqvsx3rgsmxxv47 op_cert: \x10005d6202091e77249d8143d05416cbba09d0422850390f1a7d6ea797701ea9 op_cert_counter: 2