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 5170863 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 18302913 epoch_slot_no: 418113 block_no: 5170686 slot_leader_id: 4727750 size: 12308 time: 2021-01-05 17:53:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb26a56e5fb1a1a53c169aa70c0bb530f755d3301f7b2fcf7d20b7932aa4c285Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk10crrnwex35hl2xxswjr5p5665zuuqm3eq0hgmg8lx6ygr3x08jwqehay6p op_cert: \xbcfa566e5060e350acfc9984d5c1b95c9426ecb444522ed9d04efe29bc179d9d op_cert_counter: 3