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 5953513 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 34186820 epoch_slot_no: 318020 block_no: 5953336 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 7812 time: 2021-07-08 14:05:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27a2155c1237f5af7092b0021f195892f93577593a0eaa744a05f668c1bc69dbBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \xa535e42c9c88065c02eb2d47520d3d7c5497d52e6fef47841a89a5389704b4cb op_cert_counter: 5