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 5868538 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 32478991 epoch_slot_no: 338191 block_no: 5868361 slot_leader_id: 4572864 size: 6521 time: 2021-06-18 19:41:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4eae2d06a76ba592e1d647227e9ea3381144c1bb3459a787c5e656319914c557Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1dvumtjl4aw02v0wscezwtq93m47er2zktlwvha2s20fcrd9hdr3q2zsxy6 op_cert: \x97d07503770c2f4f9a9895c3b426d3c65bb732c7cf91c8bf3e0a8d38ef56c594 op_cert_counter: 4