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 5469820 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 24355883 epoch_slot_no: 423083 block_no: 5469643 slot_leader_id: 4626738 size: 9291 time: 2021-03-16 19:16:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ab4e8a95c56cc5128d00c45a826ac61c1b6eaaf5d0adc037ec580c770fcf5afBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1axwwefuexaytpzfek69neqrmctqc6rte5l005nuukdmcm98ueywswvl6wl op_cert: \x57984fc29518afa64cf0eac3205728399979f43940a88aef909bd060eec2e608 op_cert_counter: 3