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 5302553 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 20952202 epoch_slot_no: 43402 block_no: 5302376 slot_leader_id: 4626738 size: 7972 time: 2021-02-05 09:48:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03b7bc52e4a9b548161c85c3f947d6b903c55bcf47507c4adf582cbbc7400632Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1axwwefuexaytpzfek69neqrmctqc6rte5l005nuukdmcm98ueywswvl6wl op_cert: \x6e04f51d64f64180c004105b6c6524a123af3c4f6c7bca4c16d44b058f4f0e13 op_cert_counter: 2