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 5924877 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 33611340 epoch_slot_no: 174540 block_no: 5924700 slot_leader_id: 5369783 size: 7658 time: 2021-07-01 22:13:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26d879f27a88353bb69a6ca467c047908fd7ae898765429e385f1016721e5af8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1as9t8jgwwcw2d7pfmktqlct98rgap0td0hs6kckqjr3xkvhq4tzqf2ghxw op_cert: \xc4f819b6d86071516184733b5f2363bce3acd3937dc11d57c136446899462540 op_cert_counter: 1