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 5422374 Details
Epoch: 251 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 23383265 epoch_slot_no: 314465 block_no: 5422197 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 1566 time: 2021-03-05 13:05:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cbf2cc1133f4390ae956a6844f5cab839a4b17c5cf61d86c432b27ca4a4f4c8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \x0897bcf3cf6556891f9c9d0f586edb855a6c2a47138910fbdc849ed74af3a6c4 op_cert_counter: 3