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 5992813 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 34984750 epoch_slot_no: 251950 block_no: 5992636 slot_leader_id: 4558133 size: 2423 time: 2021-07-17 19:44:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x850a461f8dd216e957a251dacb702c88f98bc226e9f7f911ab0b565d257bb188Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1sq2mwyjxq4x8a8xkguduwlg2mqk37nznxyg63dx0jeq50w3c79xs06vq58 op_cert: \x8a58602c0f6c62e3faa03c60433caad0a7a8e31ecf9c5d32265dd165ced3e475 op_cert_counter: 6