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 5932677 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 33767621 epoch_slot_no: 330821 block_no: 5932500 slot_leader_id: 4961128 size: 2763 time: 2021-07-03 17:38:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b60d506b3d09c632a673958f7f46a0eb35b65ebbc2026c3f7cca6488eef6312Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ajtchlkusa56gkrat3a00y2hxymgrkhckuj04lq6uutegse667js9028dc op_cert: \x592b158cc03bbc574d5552fe3ee1786df7be46d4ccf469a38c1c5735453a1436 op_cert_counter: 4