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 5986433 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 34855347 epoch_slot_no: 122547 block_no: 5986256 slot_leader_id: 4566298 size: 14807 time: 2021-07-16 07:47:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e3667a70f25c5b2d386d30d3c6ae8ba2b146ba2dc006cadb0d0361a6a30a4e3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk18jwugcagrtfvn0efq9pgpzt327vnqkwstxpqq84q3ndsjqu559lq9u8yv5 op_cert: \x23a8d833a270b7559ad8e48a81d6d3620c58a1aa00e3e8cab5b5b143073887b9 op_cert_counter: 5