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 5429563 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 23527965 epoch_slot_no: 27165 block_no: 5429386 slot_leader_id: 4961402 size: 5880 time: 2021-03-07 05:17:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfccdb271eb5a061eeb3a1c116a5d0471b4b40eb19b440a0601aade3328f9f97Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1f063au5fjd35833vp3zgs67y3xp2e9tjwkaz6dsx2z5u0pskc4fq7hc96n op_cert: \x335e89f055e650b7bf0a9fb1679a5ad35940e2843f61f50c3420d6f5e020d329 op_cert_counter: 1