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 5840478 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 31914397 epoch_slot_no: 205597 block_no: 5840301 slot_leader_id: 4566298 size: 4154 time: 2021-06-12 06:51:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d9b69bbb7fd553f43ff15398f4f2cb0ada86de30f10f393c89be80220f3e56dBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk18jwugcagrtfvn0efq9pgpzt327vnqkwstxpqq84q3ndsjqu559lq9u8yv5 op_cert: \x23a8d833a270b7559ad8e48a81d6d3620c58a1aa00e3e8cab5b5b143073887b9 op_cert_counter: 5