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 5469808 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 24355718 epoch_slot_no: 422918 block_no: 5469631 slot_leader_id: 4569833 size: 46606 time: 2021-03-16 19:13:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab4245b5bea3461c650246ccc7c6a59913069aa81436d74802187dbc180afa93Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk15na32fyrqpp3aftv9l8ng4qf9re55s5texu6f86r2mt4h7ekj5psf62563 op_cert: \xed352b3e279d2bbc160de41fec2512361e8f01090ab0aa10bb30efd4d938e5ee op_cert_counter: 6