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 5472631 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 24414606 epoch_slot_no: 49806 block_no: 5472454 slot_leader_id: 4652107 size: 12519 time: 2021-03-17 11:34:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2945fde515d5ee15a76031cd8d81042e9e4f2a30f3c5574dd87a4328808ee4c2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ep6tmd0vdtareyst59rlwj8669hxwsjtp33f0w6qfwv54mkx8s7qqn6jp4 op_cert: \x3081f212018f7409eb523148a0a7fc3cd3fafdba50db783ec926736397d39fac op_cert_counter: 2