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 5771249 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 30517164 epoch_slot_no: 104364 block_no: 5771072 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 7612 time: 2021-05-27 02:44:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f711ac6c79ed2ec24c591811d3d72a59d28b5e2f0338dd497233ae173150485Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \x7c606387f9acfc8e9f78db83372d9072ed00190c74b2555b120582ebf0c11a27 op_cert_counter: 4