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 5322506 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 21357161 epoch_slot_no: 16361 block_no: 5322329 slot_leader_id: 4614296 size: 16393 time: 2021-02-10 02:17:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2dd145ccf8889ee0a9b25a8310597c5d8e0b97e6d7dfaa94ab1d361d6b6f8cc1Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hklew6wgnk07hvt68e8c63l9kzz6atf4kefpuhlqz2xf66yupjrshv88sw op_cert: \x7c180288aeabb1ce5274522b658b78162d04e3d428d77103d1d63f328150c585 op_cert_counter: 2