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 5396473 Details
Epoch: 250Number of transactions in block: 10
slot_no: 22853387
epoch_slot_no: 216587
block_no: 5396296
slot_leader_id: 4555611
size: 4180
time: 2021-02-27 09:54:38
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x1253c612cf670f1ecd1c3795095c90a49c48f481f87170a35e32b7e7fd668223
Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1g4szjxfzun99644w6xyx0855jzfnxp7ch3cz55d4uakl66xaw7hqh84zteop_cert: \x3dd3ade6f1c2b69f5ee5d2bc3a8f1c5038ad7e6a18d2b1d3df67409b50900f95
op_cert_counter: 5