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 5911104 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 33332654 epoch_slot_no: 327854 block_no: 5910927 slot_leader_id: 5065959 size: 10508 time: 2021-06-28 16:49:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbefba89cc6ae231895309c858bf23e5e416ecef4d8282429dfd26e28c8e85725Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1d9qrmed96sxkttr88uhg8u9dxa79rwhrppy75ea588r9c6t29q7q2zyu74 op_cert: \xdd961e679dce69a212afa119921f1b6dc862fe13586ea850752dbf490158bf40 op_cert_counter: 8