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 5161324 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 18109523 epoch_slot_no: 224723 block_no: 5161147 slot_leader_id: 4638611 size: 2472 time: 2021-01-03 12:10:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc21095ad969c7c5cfe622b5e987088c7ab4f9ef522b6fb1bd9e3c0c4a20fcfd9Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1rteykcza3743829tqngjglt9zymj4pv0xkhx8l88pf4v3xt4zlgsv2ftev op_cert: \x8b194d455b4e94a7452a29767891da1b10fc69c895452abcc58958acecc28c78 op_cert_counter: 3