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 5956224 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 34242010 epoch_slot_no: 373210 block_no: 5956047 slot_leader_id: 4653411 size: 17283 time: 2021-07-09 05:25:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e2e60f7fa87a38bc8e66066c755ab72a9ff0e2ab1cb3791b909adbb8a7ee865Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1dt4zlgflsmm57zshwzzjcf6me9pgcgk2gg6sq5r4efxnayqlhrvqcrk4k4 op_cert: \xfc45df48b3eab1bc87b9336158f25ad7320571ca81fc592857d637d5cbaf2b66 op_cert_counter: 4