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 5977099 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 34666674 epoch_slot_no: 365874 block_no: 5976922 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 849 time: 2021-07-14 03:22:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e4bce4b09854fb4a2ffa86c4cb2773a1ee1dae1e0b5bc371a0a3f6ff65c1252Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fn9xu98lfxkgtekf96jwwthjep8malux73nppnjuzrafrz93e58staxe85 op_cert: \x09ea8cf523c956047d19c311c0300b376b325e386fcdc06ec428aa7220150c16 op_cert_counter: 6