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 5389677 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 22712154 epoch_slot_no: 75354 block_no: 5389500 slot_leader_id: 4563376 size: 13855 time: 2021-02-25 18:40:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd06bcc339e2b30f8f21e0819b05437a44e6ddb429eae251733e7c2a6483b7c5bBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk14hv04c02v5dul2g9lustwg23r666xp9xwkzn3jjj2mt354wmgsqqcv9y9h op_cert: \xbcf72283dc0401151587b3968c6582f5fed49937b414c3c0170121b13cf7998e op_cert_counter: 6