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 5277718 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 20453867 epoch_slot_no: 409067 block_no: 5277541 slot_leader_id: 5151038 size: 1350 time: 2021-01-30 15:22:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x311178507c519c1472ceed2fba7240cbafd012a1e4d8d51964f2c22928da1ef9Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1nl3vewgymva5mly6hwrg6xgek9c9yx8hxqv7gzcd00jkg32hutzs3ymh96 op_cert: \x39d2cbbbe321a071ca6cf2cb4d45c4dffaec05fc0394d029e62283a21ad9c3e7 op_cert_counter: 3