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 5377420 Details
Epoch: 249 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 22466038 epoch_slot_no: 261238 block_no: 5377243 slot_leader_id: 4594429 size: 683 time: 2021-02-22 22:18:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15c852b6961ff5362a7688410dc76eb4ae3ada8f43280527d523ac4563c4c3e1Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk10lhmh865dzrfraz0l4ajrergmsdsdl4mmfvqthlu3jdhf0c7fgnsc40dt3 op_cert: \x6f4c71604ed4691feb3765b93a98b1369833fb0364c3c06e2cc33aacd8ae37a6 op_cert_counter: 2