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 5851410 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 32132998 epoch_slot_no: 424198 block_no: 5851233 slot_leader_id: 5048909 size: 7564 time: 2021-06-14 19:34:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdcf07393a05707573043aefad9e9914af605bd562a56c97986020b824bbbcfeaBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hurwaadlhm7jaaerv8z3pj6d30x4w0pasrvh83nz2rflja8w5ftqnuycng op_cert: \x2a8a108eac591a8b673824fc846c210e0726db65300165daedbfa2a39e265c4e op_cert_counter: 2