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 5497776 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 24933332 epoch_slot_no: 136532 block_no: 5497599 slot_leader_id: 4861226 size: 14208 time: 2021-03-23 11:40:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9514a6dea6808004f6f4f79c79f547860b3ff6f715b1733b107756b1b537472Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1sptnr6ls6ptquhx09phjv7tqmqatlrgze8k8mwfld6xqsqylvt4sza2fl4 op_cert: \x6ab3b8d47f79d64040043ca24a1a5c6a0ccd68c418a39e4499d61727c4aca4cc op_cert_counter: 2