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 5833111 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 31766733 epoch_slot_no: 57933 block_no: 5832934 slot_leader_id: 5412102 size: 3847 time: 2021-06-10 13:50:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f23dd07987e8e8bb0ad0b8d9c95cecc9bed9cfd72ae3c2b86e7dd443773f9a6Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tpln5vj8nlgrlxac5t0umc546mqdusvq9y2ldr6k3fjrsjscqhaqtzvcth op_cert: \xbddff88c10249c246a48d0fb3118ff781a3fffdde4b76ecc0e74bcf5258b761c op_cert_counter: 1