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 5430654 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 23550213 epoch_slot_no: 49413 block_no: 5430477 slot_leader_id: 4981426 size: 435 time: 2021-03-07 11:28:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x723d2a6b3f5c20b3c1f3255dc3ecb4bcde5c1c0e8c4f0042c4696148465ad349Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1clpl885tz6tf5vnua0ad4kzzw5q85d3x4rz4v73fxwhj3t03zmyqtjzllc op_cert: \xdd371519bad8ecdd12aa375d434f51f26cca11f8e31a2d62875fec031dd98a9b op_cert_counter: 1