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 5403797 Details
Epoch: 250Number of transactions in block: 4
slot_no: 23005172
epoch_slot_no: 368372
block_no: 5403620
slot_leader_id: 5152773
size: 1499
time: 2021-03-01 04:04:23
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf7e24c016abf744dd1d3d6908c1338302f59422f1fb12e9e97fb6b7a36d2bcae
Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1t8plepcw04sd9uv7wjlpjkkxmrtxmwrjufujrad4thxsr3savljsuyslvfop_cert: \x5e5db730f2a9ccea527ad682d98f507f84451457711aad76b446fe7098b41da5
op_cert_counter: 1