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 5725614 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 29601899 epoch_slot_no: 53099 block_no: 5725437 slot_leader_id: 5725614 size: 16003 time: 2021-05-16 12:29:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfba866fecf158f307bada39e0e8f0c69aa85a625c478e00a3926107ba15278edBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1anlura46v432uknx8g62648fnkvkt797xmuhqw3ljtnzrqfqqxpsm5luyl op_cert: \x30aea388a8514542afec2e9ce4c1929cc2050df805f9ca04db4febd9f1375a3a op_cert_counter: 0