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 5886301 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 32835713 epoch_slot_no: 262913 block_no: 5886124 slot_leader_id: 4961128 size: 1461 time: 2021-06-22 22:46:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x994f69fe6718855bcd556187a567ac3b6fc6bebd0ba657a60ba6948bcba84196Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ajtchlkusa56gkrat3a00y2hxymgrkhckuj04lq6uutegse667js9028dc op_cert: \x592b158cc03bbc574d5552fe3ee1786df7be46d4ccf469a38c1c5735453a1436 op_cert_counter: 4