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 5271388 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 20326978 epoch_slot_no: 282178 block_no: 5271211 slot_leader_id: 4672334 size: 1247 time: 2021-01-29 04:07:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e437e5e35fa0797fb7dc16a75c3b2bba912f7949a8a273b7be3f77370bbe54aBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1enj3ua439h228ks3lrdh4rrdfag60m4amfh86edwz54u9vsq0rcsdgd940 op_cert: \x5bebc07ece0c0ddff9d774c29426a8b6fd6b38e4b9775d1c46507e2926b1fee4 op_cert_counter: 1