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 5286030 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 20623432 epoch_slot_no: 146632 block_no: 5285853 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 4008 time: 2021-02-01 14:28:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x135510271fdcd9113232b7349a8c5881f3da40c8189848f4a14763b75f7a21c1Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \x0897bcf3cf6556891f9c9d0f586edb855a6c2a47138910fbdc849ed74af3a6c4 op_cert_counter: 3