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 5731177 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 29714695 epoch_slot_no: 165895 block_no: 5731000 slot_leader_id: 4603395 size: 4509 time: 2021-05-17 19:49:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d358f9a5ac8a6d23e5a5cf52c3e17e9fadf7c83f20505d055d4ea7d0dcab437Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk19kxp7cv0g4hrzj4u95u0mrrgsfpggmhpwvwmw7a82fg8lsyrgj3q7h6kg7 op_cert: \xb861b47903e52415fe7495c73e618d08620175c698d98e448e6216cf1e5e0493 op_cert_counter: 3