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 5966365 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 34450062 epoch_slot_no: 149262 block_no: 5966188 slot_leader_id: 4662241 size: 2473 time: 2021-07-11 15:12:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcef758ce74cd0740beaeba90e68db13412ed0f13e314e59ea5096a09d8f23319Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk13rrrfathd46sck6xxuyk4m4g0w2drhquk6y5mxhr6wrr7f5lm8ls54pkx8 op_cert: \x46a0030ad6949111cf2c7a88260ca7327b33500fad1d2f25bbb89def6855deb3 op_cert_counter: 4