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 5449015 Details
Epoch: 252 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 23926176 epoch_slot_no: 425376 block_no: 5448838 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 4941 time: 2021-03-11 19:54:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x280e1fd4497db3a67231bc94dc37a4d5e0d66a14a64379d16bd19de4c6285ae3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \x0897bcf3cf6556891f9c9d0f586edb855a6c2a47138910fbdc849ed74af3a6c4 op_cert_counter: 3