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 5752446 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 30142260 epoch_slot_no: 161460 block_no: 5752269 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 4982 time: 2021-05-22 18:35:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06edbd14710d6c9481fd806cbec754cb9798a609c9ac72e60263b1e2306e3f37Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fn9xu98lfxkgtekf96jwwthjep8malux73nppnjuzrafrz93e58staxe85 op_cert: \xea88a3c4b0b4820d74d1d6fada3946740accc082f5d5b26763f5d1ce0288d605 op_cert_counter: 5