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 5280651 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 20514142 epoch_slot_no: 37342 block_no: 5280474 slot_leader_id: 4595810 size: 3704 time: 2021-01-31 08:07:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd4950994fbe916d77b4209f3a202f8d3a8977bc8e550a1785987fbaf1cb279bBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk156kag95rlgsrgps7rfjvjgq4jl2dacqvkr3uf3x32wqjjv07jcnq95ahjl op_cert: \xdbbd516166e3059f75f6d6da715a817a9f0d4dbae2ec663455b36ad8ac9ca900 op_cert_counter: 2