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 5482808 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 24629086 epoch_slot_no: 264286 block_no: 5482631 slot_leader_id: 5191271 size: 627 time: 2021-03-19 23:09:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb902a43d1d9a13ade2e5ed6c7dd6537700dc23cc4be154e1b1fdd80e887d57c1Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1emyxfctsvnn5fgq3pzvfkf37cj25w02kztpwddkstn9np5u9wauqdng0ww op_cert: \x5fb4d0a68da2bce2273bf1648b680ddca206c4a82319c1b1f70cfd4aee716894 op_cert_counter: 1