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 5264591 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 20191262 epoch_slot_no: 146462 block_no: 5264414 slot_leader_id: 4808698 size: 1063 time: 2021-01-27 14:25:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb732888c83a2875df0c8b414ca939832fabb304cad9e9e270f11b9460cb46c7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk146ltt5ejvhx69nd7zpucexzq3vjtcf42l8d26rpm6vw0xj0vflxsye2d62 op_cert: \x3d710b3d533bd665d8058cbf4c5c57d5f35da2551e12b068de5924df070ea819 op_cert_counter: 4