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 5803823 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 31173258 epoch_slot_no: 328458 block_no: 5803646 slot_leader_id: 4941448 size: 8630 time: 2021-06-03 16:59:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb52e5fff835574b5d6f1e464b99e72bbec964f92db2bab62cc8e7478969b7240Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1mmahu03jycqskaywr79hsckf4esdyecu7g3lypnnznrhps3ddylsn4fya9 op_cert: \x181cab76080e20de1e2c267319347a63bdd1820d25a52a78a7607066ca6e3177 op_cert_counter: 9