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 5850725 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 32117358 epoch_slot_no: 408558 block_no: 5850548 slot_leader_id: 5048909 size: 3880 time: 2021-06-14 15:14:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac7422114617863c6d91469abadecc08447d945de0eaecaea3d71f2f56ab4677Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hurwaadlhm7jaaerv8z3pj6d30x4w0pasrvh83nz2rflja8w5ftqnuycng op_cert: \x2a8a108eac591a8b673824fc846c210e0726db65300165daedbfa2a39e265c4e op_cert_counter: 2