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 5302972 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 20961151 epoch_slot_no: 52351 block_no: 5302795 slot_leader_id: 4622010 size: 1060 time: 2021-02-05 12:17:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf201faa4fa480564df6861d30b603069bccba1d6f91a8867984ad89e74edd612Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1v3xtkne7dg3tjtcmnana9kecjtkah02jqutnglhk0kevz6w73c6svf843g op_cert: \xff18f5fb1c6d91458dd3baceaa2717173493e5c00fa24cf48a3e6cf8a3bb4e4f op_cert_counter: 3