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 5332256 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 21552852 epoch_slot_no: 212052 block_no: 5332079 slot_leader_id: 4626738 size: 5390 time: 2021-02-12 08:39:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc78beb27de79bbf95b68ff546cbdc579179e9f46286bc13ffb3b9bdec1896124Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1axwwefuexaytpzfek69neqrmctqc6rte5l005nuukdmcm98ueywswvl6wl op_cert: \x6e04f51d64f64180c004105b6c6524a123af3c4f6c7bca4c16d44b058f4f0e13 op_cert_counter: 2