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 5492024 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 24818073 epoch_slot_no: 21273 block_no: 5491847 slot_leader_id: 4557809 size: 3019 time: 2021-03-22 03:39:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17db4430a9e45ef2d016767e6a1627895e3ce06dd986c0b9f4561eaa8d51ec30Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1y9m9n3mky4vhmungyeavy3sz47ddes80semnueneuzpaj7s7u7fs5w8kzn op_cert: \x356bede45512e77f69e8bf259528da53171ec35594ec5046eb001a641a27f2b6 op_cert_counter: 4