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 5273464 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 20368275 epoch_slot_no: 323475 block_no: 5273287 slot_leader_id: 5150848 size: 1483 time: 2021-01-29 15:36:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a29160acbc769aaedcadf7b329dea3dedd735bb65913b7613348a3c30e86685Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1sdxhalxpdmgxaczrut9mfjcxy2a2t4psyj3rcstdgq73c5taafmqyp5725 op_cert: \x98453fcd9b1b878e0b1d56d8a0350e541f19adf9849bc3e073f321b176393540 op_cert_counter: 1