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 5480824 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 24587073 epoch_slot_no: 222273 block_no: 5480647 slot_leader_id: 4557324 size: 12757 time: 2021-03-19 11:29:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6761c7e8bacb3b93deb0a404e6e298eb9a31a8e5fd9de1cc494e1f04fd0d3ceBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1skdrf0m3zwdl5udrvfjuwhe72qau4wnv552c7ttmsqvw0uu6hgcqw3h20c op_cert: \xeafd35858cc3dbee4bf88d234a4888daba248db1b09fc102867f5be3f74e7736 op_cert_counter: 2