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 5217544 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 19245825 epoch_slot_no: 65025 block_no: 5217367 slot_leader_id: 4557324 size: 3013 time: 2021-01-16 15:48:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12d4986e5ea664b8edfcc75195f16f6a072d0d403764694c6a2a9c93ffe4c4e9Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1skdrf0m3zwdl5udrvfjuwhe72qau4wnv552c7ttmsqvw0uu6hgcqw3h20c op_cert: \xeafd35858cc3dbee4bf88d234a4888daba248db1b09fc102867f5be3f74e7736 op_cert_counter: 2