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 5303988 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 20981612 epoch_slot_no: 72812 block_no: 5303811 slot_leader_id: 4626738 size: 1600 time: 2021-02-05 17:58:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc10274ba39135f133b53e2679e2d3d7532a7eb55e0f5e2d928ec94a3aa974e4fBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1axwwefuexaytpzfek69neqrmctqc6rte5l005nuukdmcm98ueywswvl6wl op_cert: \x6e04f51d64f64180c004105b6c6524a123af3c4f6c7bca4c16d44b058f4f0e13 op_cert_counter: 2