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 5267827 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 20255941 epoch_slot_no: 211141 block_no: 5267650 slot_leader_id: 4557937 size: 2690 time: 2021-01-28 08:23:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd093d6d943d3e1a7b92fac151dafc5b666cd08b29f8a5f7247ce4efdcba96b36Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1z3qaj95vx6mhmzcj63c7f9v4am60fhlz55w5m26wk4nnl0tfc33q4s5h8m op_cert: \xc8feecd8122d2567e942bbe4cde08368eb74b52c3e84a699344454e2748edd96 op_cert_counter: 3