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 5188062 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 18649419 epoch_slot_no: 332619 block_no: 5187885 slot_leader_id: 4729625 size: 2870 time: 2021-01-09 18:08:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6444e164cc69ad415516e17d34e15040bde344753acfc4c464ec100dbd98748Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ax9fmc8m5z9rqumnr44cmq4s2v7h9w3c6hkge0rjkkaawfxm3eequvrll5 op_cert: \x958738c22f4b1698419109fec385f4e94dfe7401c76ead8b34a68227fb255d49 op_cert_counter: 5