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 5251496 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 19926476 epoch_slot_no: 313676 block_no: 5251319 slot_leader_id: 5151038 size: 1794 time: 2021-01-24 12:52:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c5f1ace845ce10285b6af06366c35d8ccf3556512dc77d6e83e38cd886364ebBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1nl3vewgymva5mly6hwrg6xgek9c9yx8hxqv7gzcd00jkg32hutzs3ymh96 op_cert: \x39d2cbbbe321a071ca6cf2cb4d45c4dffaec05fc0394d029e62283a21ad9c3e7 op_cert_counter: 3