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 5325441 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 21416379 epoch_slot_no: 75579 block_no: 5325264 slot_leader_id: 4557937 size: 3581 time: 2021-02-10 18:44:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcaa5e06816e5be38ae347be9eadefe8fc7de49bf482cd71d2015190945a7b77eBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1z3qaj95vx6mhmzcj63c7f9v4am60fhlz55w5m26wk4nnl0tfc33q4s5h8m op_cert: \xc8feecd8122d2567e942bbe4cde08368eb74b52c3e84a699344454e2748edd96 op_cert_counter: 3