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 5351203 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 21936117 epoch_slot_no: 163317 block_no: 5351026 slot_leader_id: 5344649 size: 22287 time: 2021-02-16 19:06:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbba0297645fbbcb104d9fc1b6bf518695ab1c15d5f3baed909298ce18dd8b22Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ajdmwaj3dnkk995hmjle2v5tkfje4l4qmhx4cvly5qxhc0lefccqnacfwh op_cert: \xee0a6469506769058d5186860d72b2fae5de7c2c1b42e50c46f582d9c82d5394 op_cert_counter: 3