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 5346628 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 21842702 epoch_slot_no: 69902 block_no: 5346451 slot_leader_id: 4572500 size: 3772 time: 2021-02-15 17:09:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc446c8c15081e674d27e8a1262425b35459dd9547e6cb9d304670f1587c9dbdeBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1y38euw8lsxtcgplzp32ka6ya34sreum76cs6zq7sj649gnk7q7wqtrxyln op_cert: \xfc700e8c34cb25fb9e5d5b2b7ae71d5cf1be8b43b1e3b9a8dbd7371c7e95582d op_cert_counter: 9