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 5901421 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 33137505 epoch_slot_no: 132705 block_no: 5901244 slot_leader_id: 4585961 size: 3385 time: 2021-06-26 10:36:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96cf1a58d10c0c5e7745252127d1c5cfd8e1ef53d703ae52ccdf8a1c5617f209Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk17hryzec3zjkds8d4k5xnkk7e76j8varatq0cf85l9r3fsskxwgxqzzyqcz op_cert: \x97331eb7513f8a3a969c04b42436d9e7fabcf752585117665c64d18bbc2a2619 op_cert_counter: 7