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 5723216 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 29555100 epoch_slot_no: 6300 block_no: 5723039 slot_leader_id: 5046943 size: 18929 time: 2021-05-15 23:29:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8519969c22b747fcedb2b92989c246d47c2f7824f7c10dc07ff214dad7f04e67Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk18vpkq26mugjpx6jj7maccmxm2g0zdsy88hqsyz0ex6m4pc9q4t7sanc6ch op_cert: \xbccf470d46c1d24817c0ffdd6ddf6f8fd6bfa54a2c691b22e397fca5170c9a8b op_cert_counter: 2