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 5277919 Details
Epoch: 244 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 20457410 epoch_slot_no: 412610 block_no: 5277742 slot_leader_id: 4618920 size: 6117 time: 2021-01-30 16:21:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd3c36e6cb8a6ff20206755541fd320ca49aee473b2b05190cad2a6a542281c6Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1kmvctdxmaqz8tp04tsdgqrk7vfmdutmyq782rd6yvz3zlugqmezq2kf3yf op_cert: \x347a29d4c158bb82bdab0fff3e62f4d5c02546bcb6cc5e3bc3375f13f93163d3 op_cert_counter: 2