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 5495628 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 24890571 epoch_slot_no: 93771 block_no: 5495451 slot_leader_id: 4808698 size: 12273 time: 2021-03-22 23:47:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2524939a782971bdac9e72d29a6784edcc87eda6b60aebf8823e6adec7f7116Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk146ltt5ejvhx69nd7zpucexzq3vjtcf42l8d26rpm6vw0xj0vflxsye2d62 op_cert: \x7945663792678e0533759b76c398a35bfbc70bccbdecdcf21f410377878d67a6 op_cert_counter: 6