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 5225517 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 19407449 epoch_slot_no: 226649 block_no: 5225340 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 6009 time: 2021-01-18 12:42:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31aa3568b3450f087fc2c90532c07ad2ab6c9af22745bc3178e2ca709e62e823Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \xf62b85b42ea77495f3458319127dafe15eb01fdbfb08f992ecc5aeac4c7765b9 op_cert_counter: 2