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 5979600 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 34717434 epoch_slot_no: 416634 block_no: 5979423 slot_leader_id: 4638611 size: 12691 time: 2021-07-14 17:28:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeee67f7fc333d0f610519b15b774433d51eb5abca3e0684bd1fdcc65baff84c3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1rteykcza3743829tqngjglt9zymj4pv0xkhx8l88pf4v3xt4zlgsv2ftev op_cert: \x358e881642ec8141161ad8b4664f1b7e74f613662f980c3911b8c13f0fbb73a7 op_cert_counter: 5