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 5387153 Details
Epoch: 250Number of transactions in block: 2
slot_no: 22661662
epoch_slot_no: 24862
block_no: 5386976
slot_leader_id: 4621508
size: 613
time: 2021-02-25 04:39:13
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x4e60f22c6ec5fa7d963fad93e0a2100bebd1631eba76403877ac3e0be534e129
Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1sqxnkj8uj03767wgc9w8rm4mzyq5f7e5cglhejdhemwa36j37c3q3em8xvop_cert: \x0d9826f40755b082562f6f070636f69272e3788d3db381ca05125333d4e5e62a
op_cert_counter: 3