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 5962200 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 34365652 epoch_slot_no: 64852 block_no: 5962023 slot_leader_id: 4962722 size: 1948 time: 2021-07-10 15:45:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13c82eda6c651d566575b23416e415ed24b0e2efd2546aab2d182d5193aae725Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1kacg7yqlp57wuxn80dsgzt8mhdkugqv783aqvkvtxggylel568rqy6cceh op_cert: \x2f53cc33eb97314cfea1b0d494688c33f4fb3b623b65007b6e4e70efa111d067 op_cert_counter: 4