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 5957635 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 34271832 epoch_slot_no: 403032 block_no: 5957458 slot_leader_id: 5048909 size: 13372 time: 2021-07-09 13:42:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a4eadf1d7f5e85d884b3674ec360184da51d1f1b32211cf263bbb860becd136Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hurwaadlhm7jaaerv8z3pj6d30x4w0pasrvh83nz2rflja8w5ftqnuycng op_cert: \x2a8a108eac591a8b673824fc846c210e0726db65300165daedbfa2a39e265c4e op_cert_counter: 2