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 5876857 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 32644361 epoch_slot_no: 71561 block_no: 5876680 slot_leader_id: 4981426 size: 1154 time: 2021-06-20 17:37:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39bbc03e26c93547e24cc364c087907efdca26c06d246e9b7ef362431a9bcb44Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1clpl885tz6tf5vnua0ad4kzzw5q85d3x4rz4v73fxwhj3t03zmyqtjzllc op_cert: \x5b80dae3cf8642af15d79f1e8c3f629e896a1f2059e8ef5fcc2a5193dada80e4 op_cert_counter: 2