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 5299333 Details
Epoch: 245 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 20887414 epoch_slot_no: 410614 block_no: 5299156 slot_leader_id: 4938751 size: 1208 time: 2021-02-04 15:48:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x198b9d18a7f13cf38ca5ca3267a4f51e32d7e6ae421265c9b98011a4337bd2c2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1mmlhe3pfglnvkcquwemp0d5fkxqdxzhmgydymnu3afm6k4hmk8rsws27e5 op_cert: \x6b1b447b42b4a668ba3e2cf375fd1184d59f37eb12d2bb161ab7dac8cfa2d147 op_cert_counter: 1