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 5457783 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 24108902 epoch_slot_no: 176102 block_no: 5457606 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 14280 time: 2021-03-13 22:39:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf728bebb547aba9bba45c3c4e802d469f69c2a903cf7d491bfa6a2912000bdf5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \x0897bcf3cf6556891f9c9d0f586edb855a6c2a47138910fbdc849ed74af3a6c4 op_cert_counter: 3