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 5500662 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 24992768 epoch_slot_no: 195968 block_no: 5500485 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 3702 time: 2021-03-24 04:10:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd91d87b3240ea6d5503140ec802870dc7dd6fa4a8587f5651c4aec6e5fbb306Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \x0897bcf3cf6556891f9c9d0f586edb855a6c2a47138910fbdc849ed74af3a6c4 op_cert_counter: 3