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 5266248 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 20224170 epoch_slot_no: 179370 block_no: 5266071 slot_leader_id: 4941448 size: 1041 time: 2021-01-27 23:34:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd82e30dd41b459bf2cc1b4f07be7ddd94b187aa228bff011b1e2493a2b68f240Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1mmahu03jycqskaywr79hsckf4esdyecu7g3lypnnznrhps3ddylsn4fya9 op_cert: \xe8443aea7828ea978cf191aea7385664a4012e34f99a41605d4ebfa7eac7a707 op_cert_counter: 7