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 5344278 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 21795213 epoch_slot_no: 22413 block_no: 5344101 slot_leader_id: 4567564 size: 4322 time: 2021-02-15 03:58:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf094dc804e5d76b8ee56b17f2d93f3bb290dfc5194ed0dc483b67b22d28c222Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1w40e85drta2e8p0w7ptdvll3u8r3f70aqj0p7m6uul4hpcfvckus2jrn4q op_cert: \xffc6458b4699da21686a38e46ecb9055cd8aec24aa3bd0381d3a61957cd1bcc5 op_cert_counter: 5