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 5281510 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 20531415 epoch_slot_no: 54615 block_no: 5281333 slot_leader_id: 4981904 size: 3067 time: 2021-01-31 12:55:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d8008e1e6a5a453c6b7d8ca81a5d410d935e45ff5b57c36b23da741f1003789Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1rt4whnfaazzgxepp5vw0t59msuy8nyg9z6cadfdjxledq24wgrzsjttrjy op_cert: \xf031b5bdb525fa71d1b38c183efaca5274364bcf4b05f5936a6168ec0a6855a1 op_cert_counter: 1