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 5405610 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 23042153 epoch_slot_no: 405353 block_no: 5405433 slot_leader_id: 4992553 size: 10662 time: 2021-03-01 14:20:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf72f538780cdbcba7b49f991a919eb476102c3cc83b4d3536b18f4fc8a8253b9Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ypzw9zfrm5mupcffxgewr3ywg8r2y6gnfrxy3kkyeu6ujx4vdqkqasuaeg op_cert: \xabfedcc6e980503cede80bdb61aea09e4c3be51227b5e142377fcb471e0b7d1f op_cert_counter: 3