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 5487167 Details
Epoch: 254 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 24718352 epoch_slot_no: 353552 block_no: 5486990 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 1987 time: 2021-03-20 23:57:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x987e8f87cda7ec21ae794639e24c8a35df0c69ac25d7bf3f866c8e3dbcab7878Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \x0897bcf3cf6556891f9c9d0f586edb855a6c2a47138910fbdc849ed74af3a6c4 op_cert_counter: 3