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 5993813 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 35004817 epoch_slot_no: 272017 block_no: 5993636 slot_leader_id: 4591630 size: 7424 time: 2021-07-18 01:18:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e479d3bb7fde3f32a7da1f26a4d9e887dcb33fc3ea72901e11d2add438dd695Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk12sdqapzjgfg4m882lm6ylyd6judsw7cxqkckg7m4sugcsgqx9gfqst33lw op_cert: \x36fb0297bf8e6bb44c7bc761da354c9a66dbf9ec646efb4f67b6e62a2b85270a op_cert_counter: 5