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 5949186 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 34100156 epoch_slot_no: 231356 block_no: 5949009 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 2537 time: 2021-07-07 14:00:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8baa3a4fbdd078ceec286562734f6ba67ed5e9e76b36658c9d415d9e2e74785Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \xa535e42c9c88065c02eb2d47520d3d7c5497d52e6fef47841a89a5389704b4cb op_cert_counter: 5