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 5988428 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 34895508 epoch_slot_no: 162708 block_no: 5988251 slot_leader_id: 5988428 size: 2639 time: 2021-07-16 18:56:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf75e00f5ff6143567456872b1cb82f5ddebe14cf3c0a19f73c22827a0dca5863Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk19pp2s4h4f7nqvprutfezp3y33kn9csnqwc0g57fcpn8dj6v346yscru4z3 op_cert: \x929fb34201b29df96f91b2ea57d708e165dcfbee2421ab99903b86ffabcf8636 op_cert_counter: 1