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 5311842 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 21140914 epoch_slot_no: 232114 block_no: 5311665 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 1390 time: 2021-02-07 14:13:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46dbd590fa589daf35e9a8e1b01c289238de52e682ee315acc4d9f9e7dd0c280Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1u8fpzrhfmyayq9vk3jsp32mklcszs9q8lhuaxlgspr8t4wqdkfys76vdcq op_cert: \xa7af863a4a4ae22b1b38571c57ce7faaaa4b6dfb31d03cc167aeb63cc9803579 op_cert_counter: 1