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 5997510 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 35077815 epoch_slot_no: 345015 block_no: 5997333 slot_leader_id: 4941448 size: 776 time: 2021-07-18 21:35:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87b3f509e15d093fd23514c0e95ebd17ef126895925a9cb44a80198f0d9bc5faBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1mmahu03jycqskaywr79hsckf4esdyecu7g3lypnnznrhps3ddylsn4fya9 op_cert: \x181cab76080e20de1e2c267319347a63bdd1820d25a52a78a7607066ca6e3177 op_cert_counter: 9