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 5294902 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 20800671 epoch_slot_no: 323871 block_no: 5294725 slot_leader_id: 4626738 size: 3553 time: 2021-02-03 15:42:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2226acde518054a3025064f72192ef6761d7b0380d2a15e66d5cb20111225f62Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1axwwefuexaytpzfek69neqrmctqc6rte5l005nuukdmcm98ueywswvl6wl op_cert: \x6e04f51d64f64180c004105b6c6524a123af3c4f6c7bca4c16d44b058f4f0e13 op_cert_counter: 2