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 5402821 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 22984416 epoch_slot_no: 347616 block_no: 5402644 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 7629 time: 2021-02-28 22:18:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15e901c492b0cbfc63a26d6a0e8b2af7a8a23755f2fa19c963dc99764f65f7d0Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \x0897bcf3cf6556891f9c9d0f586edb855a6c2a47138910fbdc849ed74af3a6c4 op_cert_counter: 3