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 5480032 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 24570622 epoch_slot_no: 205822 block_no: 5479855 slot_leader_id: 4575269 size: 6918 time: 2021-03-19 06:55:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5151784a303ec54d1a670d153c8bc1a24bdad52e0be7b220e5f48e44b9adc09Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1p697xaw602mudxcfswfgn7snnl8t3eca30tds8sfk96er247zacqrtaqfh op_cert: \xfb4829dcab07fa75df679759996e92f0ebb08e089252ec27d224e4ac45d720a2 op_cert_counter: 5