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 5955421 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 34225423 epoch_slot_no: 356623 block_no: 5955244 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 7379 time: 2021-07-09 00:48:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfeac98bb2d9fe74928712c17fb940c720b68bbe840215ca6d07fa22a88982bfbBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \xa535e42c9c88065c02eb2d47520d3d7c5497d52e6fef47841a89a5389704b4cb op_cert_counter: 5