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 5468859 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 24336324 epoch_slot_no: 403524 block_no: 5468682 slot_leader_id: 4974801 size: 7047 time: 2021-03-16 13:50:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a3fa8485afd758af3e49674cb9b3999336f6833832dd790f75184261eaa4fd6Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fgsrj2aj8nhnwa7ur606nvr3nmyznd9c0j0y99g5rhahceurcvgqjtksw3 op_cert: \x95c9e44ea81aeb1479fa96585b442150db8babf907cfab6c1b53fc7e67918572 op_cert_counter: 3