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 5496725 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 24911926 epoch_slot_no: 115126 block_no: 5496548 slot_leader_id: 4981904 size: 313 time: 2021-03-23 05:43:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd6bc79c8c1f4a78354bf3d812961dce830c69f32d462b44f3addf08200708a2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1rt4whnfaazzgxepp5vw0t59msuy8nyg9z6cadfdjxledq24wgrzsjttrjy op_cert: \xf031b5bdb525fa71d1b38c183efaca5274364bcf4b05f5936a6168ec0a6855a1 op_cert_counter: 1