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 5825510 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 31608363 epoch_slot_no: 331563 block_no: 5825333 slot_leader_id: 4638611 size: 1645 time: 2021-06-08 17:50:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75697d000bda4109dc9d9902ba7fc2ceb79b138cadfd01d5326ed1ccac53cfa7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1rteykcza3743829tqngjglt9zymj4pv0xkhx8l88pf4v3xt4zlgsv2ftev op_cert: \x358e881642ec8141161ad8b4664f1b7e74f613662f980c3911b8c13f0fbb73a7 op_cert_counter: 5