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 5301961 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 20940505 epoch_slot_no: 31705 block_no: 5301784 slot_leader_id: 5046987 size: 1031 time: 2021-02-05 06:33:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf2821a1c529b9fd7f9658d3317140f68ae1ff4212bcde014b639ab7289dcce0Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ktz2vt3uf80nvurujneenuck98l5pgqedy95jt5w39pfj5dk44usawdh8z op_cert: \xc01875570f1bd525c78c228f2afee110859fab4f45b7a8e86a1380464abde8ad op_cert_counter: 2