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 5493642 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 24850284 epoch_slot_no: 53484 block_no: 5493465 slot_leader_id: 5155461 size: 17575 time: 2021-03-22 12:36:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3bd88b0413e13389bccb9f946689ffba041572a8862d46db3967d3b8771f2e4Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk12y0w5lf2um7jnaamxezagrndnqa4zylp6r9edhturnkydah9v0js47h9v8 op_cert: \x0b7315f07c3b77d76d215271632a433a70ea246957e36ddb54da5e00e57d7b85 op_cert_counter: 5