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 5311587 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 21136196 epoch_slot_no: 227396 block_no: 5311410 slot_leader_id: 5085239 size: 11867 time: 2021-02-07 12:54:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x370ee64a19367ac55f41562cd1ffa350972668e08c01aee54193bf12b5dd19d6Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tw8khexwm89e4jnhvtpehplj7n44ccct8j5ahm8ev5ydyj250mqq3fd3zx op_cert: \xd09f651a534c6313155f13ae61edc95a8036960dafccbb9abf5b2f14a9fd8809 op_cert_counter: 1