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 5823442 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 31567132 epoch_slot_no: 290332 block_no: 5823265 slot_leader_id: 4652107 size: 3525 time: 2021-06-08 06:23:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xecb8cc9fe88c026eb64c1c0b3e779851c385433f30c3fd4acec6f1e42a6bceffBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ep6tmd0vdtareyst59rlwj8669hxwsjtp33f0w6qfwv54mkx8s7qqn6jp4 op_cert: \x2a6b600c59179ae58dc45958f49d528e492886b9fdbf4f487922f660ff9fbb39 op_cert_counter: 3