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 5496966 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 24917365 epoch_slot_no: 120565 block_no: 5496789 slot_leader_id: 4566298 size: 4451 time: 2021-03-23 07:14:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde8d5b7bf80340c2ce71d5e6b15f04a0f12afbcfbd6f3d378022e683eaee8687Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk18jwugcagrtfvn0efq9pgpzt327vnqkwstxpqq84q3ndsjqu559lq9u8yv5 op_cert: \x570411d6191342b40a6f22b3347c3f4094430c15b26b27fac7c8ca763106abb0 op_cert_counter: 4