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 5978961 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 34704228 epoch_slot_no: 403428 block_no: 5978784 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 9749 time: 2021-07-14 13:48:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58c9b44c150c22c9c22d2e2170a3b0f3a61601695c4748de4b3ff9c58d4a0fd6Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1m3gs8np7hsw3lrcwrfgvl2c2dsmrdysdmnwlndpyu5x4mwqumpqsx8582a op_cert: \xc3893a6eb090f11ae161ff58d1655d847191643c81e80f92010fa684f743d7d7 op_cert_counter: 8