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 5779512 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 30683279 epoch_slot_no: 270479 block_no: 5779335 slot_leader_id: 4556157 size: 6470 time: 2021-05-29 00:52:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x174a0461dbb09412dc428c5c8ab2c3e3bf62083c56a66526eb2ed786b4f1c7b1Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk14sh5zmrke03tmsucrwuz5r0e7ehgva2q5dxq8e7wxqe3af2f7ezq8e47h6 op_cert: \xf586a4c410462e1d218c883f2a2ae271c7a89da4bd4a922920f753361e1d24f1 op_cert_counter: 7