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 5974636 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 34617527 epoch_slot_no: 316727 block_no: 5974459 slot_leader_id: 4591602 size: 4292 time: 2021-07-13 13:43:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69aeaedf620575fc4e24581d76d2094ad3fafc7e3c38e1756ee46fe41cd59e43Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk18sjcj3sy45e3azlavguvwvgyfv95398j295ug286v5z5ed8t3ruqcdx24a op_cert: \xbaaaa77e8f29161ad1f415e2194e96de03b47e378d0ad0d5ab97771310c0451b op_cert_counter: 4