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 5222095 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 19338235 epoch_slot_no: 157435 block_no: 5221918 slot_leader_id: 5086771 size: 1843 time: 2021-01-17 17:28:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a62a8428aa5997e677e2fc372f240f0be8f41680d1a1c53e99c1c159f722e63Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1cl9rgfhgwwr7tngxcpew748w7zxdeynrp0ge2hqag8cype72guzs2k2d28 op_cert: \x0cc8e929643a77f056726e3944d25e23a2987e338f6c56a08b07070f8d64b234 op_cert_counter: 1