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 5911976 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 33350135 epoch_slot_no: 345335 block_no: 5911799 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 3699 time: 2021-06-28 21:40:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x552d01718809892f5b67268a8cfd27ed5d5832a7461dc90990d362ecdf1bfb03Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1rz8xg6xvljsywl5knlxycyzv3j0d3nyeezm6elzee958lzl9fvyqq353xd op_cert: \x1d79336a9bd5da54e72d66851a5727ec9727587b0f35b992321278966c1b7187 op_cert_counter: 3