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 5239405 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 19684697 epoch_slot_no: 71897 block_no: 5239228 slot_leader_id: 5150848 size: 446 time: 2021-01-21 17:43:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e2b568c4afc95ffe8cc9670483f7034479b7729ee8920693173e8fd301cf7e4Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1sdxhalxpdmgxaczrut9mfjcxy2a2t4psyj3rcstdgq73c5taafmqyp5725 op_cert: \x98453fcd9b1b878e0b1d56d8a0350e541f19adf9849bc3e073f321b176393540 op_cert_counter: 1