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 5974728 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 34619529 epoch_slot_no: 318729 block_no: 5974551 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 13806 time: 2021-07-13 14:17:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e859012a05be35e31113144ccfb3dc0a172c20b69fb6d9b3e79c6270bb46c65Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \xa535e42c9c88065c02eb2d47520d3d7c5497d52e6fef47841a89a5389704b4cb op_cert_counter: 5