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 5494812 Details
Epoch: 255Number of transactions in block: 10
slot_no: 24873785
epoch_slot_no: 76985
block_no: 5494635
slot_leader_id: 4555943
size: 4290
time: 2021-03-22 19:07:56
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xcc014e7beaa26b5629fff3fd1c8954f3a35516190514c33bb4f5531a6c8a2968
Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1s6l5znqnxvqv3skkedlfrgy5h88gj9mkemnp2qncr53ltc9ejwfql96pytop_cert: \x22b03e00b4c3b97a5415118697cefaaa81830f1a0d081db7dd789ae55f44d0bf
op_cert_counter: 2