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 5503859 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 25055035 epoch_slot_no: 258235 block_no: 5503682 slot_leader_id: 4576734 size: 7776 time: 2021-03-24 21:28:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa648e52090a14759fc13a20b90abadc11ca2b9f5f717dc53f4c549f6e4e4f98fBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fn3agt7xmk39nath728znyshgtjkwzqmddawqvtffzaz7wxv07yqtr3usw op_cert: \x3e9905d18c7a7219ae26e9944408d6f50f3bdcf9a6d3eb28f3a46d5d736c7ce6 op_cert_counter: 2