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 5188188 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 18651785 epoch_slot_no: 334985 block_no: 5188011 slot_leader_id: 4576421 size: 9936 time: 2021-01-09 18:47:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf093f2d1e9be1c668ae1e471ccd7c8ee1f62f9d0d6157dedbe8fa2e6fa4c1d85Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tsnunzwmk62za9zmkxcr8emmxlqnlyt0yk33adxe455dsclfqw8st7rl0f op_cert: \x717b4b20bcf7c4c8683d23dde03cb0769f4dc52b0679cf1a3ce95cd927147ac1 op_cert_counter: 1