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 5456229 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 24075119 epoch_slot_no: 142319 block_no: 5456052 slot_leader_id: 5098945 size: 14949 time: 2021-03-13 13:16:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c3627200a15c08e2c0dde3270c8cd146a2ba55864e4b683e2732b5672eb7964Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hpnf7ytfvtq7h5ns5zcqg6yxrjg34kkfj5njmgs8hjxtfle6qrnsash3xy op_cert: \xadedd9210967e29029304a6a07676419793f37939706b0ded238dd6bb8e0ec7a op_cert_counter: 1