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 5842215 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 31949997 epoch_slot_no: 241197 block_no: 5842038 slot_leader_id: 4557143 size: 7730 time: 2021-06-12 16:44:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31d5dfefca6f90cd870690dcb6d3d4e300c1f4418a36942964256d85f4157e19Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk10hj5paw809p7hv482x8nkdplpjdnt8kz8hnvef7798638au89lxqcuw7l7 op_cert: \x050ec7130546fcc064a7c8c4cd440404726ad0e9a2963d9c4993945f9850b2e6 op_cert_counter: 17