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 5246152 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 19820165 epoch_slot_no: 207365 block_no: 5245975 slot_leader_id: 4618033 size: 3982 time: 2021-01-23 07:20:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x428924cc0d05074d86daa679f52394c9634113e278f7b3ae27f4eb268fac4892Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1smfppegkvk7adfrsjj87r3y656p9c359vd25pzmneyelk6wpgg3srxfzug op_cert: \x85b18b9e29e536ad2d3e9d36688dd485976555429554616b04657d12a3d46235 op_cert_counter: 2