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 5270837 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 20315905 epoch_slot_no: 271105 block_no: 5270660 slot_leader_id: 5027344 size: 402 time: 2021-01-29 01:03:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1afea3fa374e63ee124d6ce209210a06ecf7a0ddad237c7d0ec3b839e2d6b2f4Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1038jvydsxw53xul39j7zmyuxg9fuq4w53xcezywqpf5nxldydcwsj6mmjr op_cert: \xd367045a4190ef69bc9356d8cd3a8be4509ca1af00c88fc66de1f1e14b25eba7 op_cert_counter: 0