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 5493627 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 24850003 epoch_slot_no: 53203 block_no: 5493450 slot_leader_id: 4565763 size: 12229 time: 2021-03-22 12:31:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac4ac4ad73d50780856bf87adf635e745350a54634a4b6c6777950bd42e2f4dcBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1d9k2lfgxss8ccrscemg4z52gmtg9mvdrvmqdyweqzdyhzmaugk3q3jmg2z op_cert: \xe32e486d3d98d25d5cdf84aec714423a9d16e53ca1f677dcb6a3dd987c636b32 op_cert_counter: 6