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 5911307 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 33336418 epoch_slot_no: 331618 block_no: 5911130 slot_leader_id: 5279212 size: 11619 time: 2021-06-28 17:51:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1a3acc7050edf316941b780da5ee7a9eeef01a0a9a1c8e4bcfd4aef617a7866Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk128auv3rradx0skjhetgfvk7aagq0rzfcamkv53mxg200cvxme2pq5e88kj op_cert: \x97b151dd8466d9c67b1c007d2065684257eed8f4f4a399c0dc393d0cf0a87a15 op_cert_counter: 1