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 5761863 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 30330166 epoch_slot_no: 349366 block_no: 5761686 slot_leader_id: 4561122 size: 14149 time: 2021-05-24 22:47:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c759a2557dea8c3bd40dbc12ee4a0e43aa1063fc69742a62fa4d9fd0ed297b4Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16v34trhgsmwpp8st57htgt952f8wv6duy0w0nlcrksfkmzhljprshp0q6d op_cert: \x4399333bcca9ebfb215f93f0d84522c6c39c80dc6b8807db486d952732187c92 op_cert_counter: 3