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 5227925 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 19454625 epoch_slot_no: 273825 block_no: 5227748 slot_leader_id: 4727750 size: 1416 time: 2021-01-19 01:48:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a523067a83596003274fad4017254a625736f29d8c7d064980b47ca8e2ad8ccBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk10crrnwex35hl2xxswjr5p5665zuuqm3eq0hgmg8lx6ygr3x08jwqehay6p op_cert: \xbcfa566e5060e350acfc9984d5c1b95c9426ecb444522ed9d04efe29bc179d9d op_cert_counter: 3