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 5961577 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 34352950 epoch_slot_no: 52150 block_no: 5961400 slot_leader_id: 4561122 size: 1497 time: 2021-07-10 12:14:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c817e571e90938d9f671fa34efe6fcad1d8dc28f3bbf53c35c3bd36ebce667cBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16v34trhgsmwpp8st57htgt952f8wv6duy0w0nlcrksfkmzhljprshp0q6d op_cert: \xdbcf625d94d01c3971e56f2975f6f2fdd30956780f503dc372f758380ab449d4 op_cert_counter: 4