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 5309826 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 21100315 epoch_slot_no: 191515 block_no: 5309649 slot_leader_id: 5282626 size: 3505 time: 2021-02-07 02:56:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd714ca51e4e5f4190f51531ce63c3b9cde636b8ddadf5228342971a2cfb0c769Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1vcfsvd9lkhfljwwa7302j2rm0zkjaj0pyn8lahaaf8h9367k07aqezpyft op_cert: \xff417f905adfc66238b8bb95ea92270b9e6f472f567d3d336353004557c4065f op_cert_counter: 1