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 5392783 Details
Epoch: 250Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 22775218
epoch_slot_no: 138418
block_no: 5392606
slot_leader_id: 4577845
size: 3649
time: 2021-02-26 12:11:49
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x780c85b89e0b7743347e68a23bd7229855c02ac80d362d5737d4698acb7c0b15
Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1lqt0tpt9sxq3wz5eahqhqjcm8ak6pjc78ua4y4968lhsw3s7xl5qlz58rvop_cert: \xaf4421ce58027b02c3bfc5fe01717c99062b005e2977a16206e85e041b840d23
op_cert_counter: 3