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 5949263 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 34101800 epoch_slot_no: 233000 block_no: 5949086 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 3018 time: 2021-07-07 14:28:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9d1a1e19a33000a7d0f20c15b3c679793889b21efbcd628467bcc4068118a44Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1t675th7lfmnks2w3jhkzgaceqnhrj3ec0ulx2qzaav4he64nj0qqncsczk op_cert: \x75b4c58c17dd8b61503584460c3c83a281714790fe330dec5c265f8370418d15 op_cert_counter: 8