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 5286976 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 20641931 epoch_slot_no: 165131 block_no: 5286799 slot_leader_id: 5045407 size: 1960 time: 2021-02-01 19:37:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09cb23eb270afe15c4e4d955838dee96027d1853c3b77bd718c5cfef180a0439Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1t5hqeapnrzhapajhhccf22lmtn36uz5hej499le2kslazyys4rnsn9ryd9 op_cert: \x184286d02056a6ce9622aa72048581a38d914ba2ce630c46e1650b75532335b6 op_cert_counter: 0