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 5407510 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 23080614 epoch_slot_no: 11814 block_no: 5407333 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 6385 time: 2021-03-02 01:01:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39d60e352061710d2f34b7595da8cb4517e8215fb22433d9df3f36a6e7a7922eBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \x0897bcf3cf6556891f9c9d0f586edb855a6c2a47138910fbdc849ed74af3a6c4 op_cert_counter: 3