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 5171496 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 18315632 epoch_slot_no: 430832 block_no: 5171319 slot_leader_id: 4662241 size: 1467 time: 2021-01-05 21:25:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d6624ec182a7fb32c531f21170f7e9678825460e35ec9f7c1e1956835157222Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk13rrrfathd46sck6xxuyk4m4g0w2drhquk6y5mxhr6wrr7f5lm8ls54pkx8 op_cert: \x5e159bf9c95825684107e92d5b5e1099fa572b439f98b8adfc87f08961ebbf28 op_cert_counter: 1