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 5179429 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 18475014 epoch_slot_no: 158214 block_no: 5179252 slot_leader_id: 4652107 size: 402 time: 2021-01-07 17:41:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82caf1d6ab92091a67c1ac64060f867440b5b29817b2370937847fe7663407a6Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ep6tmd0vdtareyst59rlwj8669hxwsjtp33f0w6qfwv54mkx8s7qqn6jp4 op_cert: \xdcb499c7e8692c7e00991a1347f0aafe9c45048e90c604ddd08407c979b9006c op_cert_counter: 1