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 5505043 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 25080347 epoch_slot_no: 283547 block_no: 5504866 slot_leader_id: 4638611 size: 4677 time: 2021-03-25 04:30:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe153b4a54a2620f4a0fe4925d5fd0d31122427ec8f1f685c5d1efaa5fff68e55Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1rteykcza3743829tqngjglt9zymj4pv0xkhx8l88pf4v3xt4zlgsv2ftev op_cert: \xfb288128139fe712a0444fb438ee722550b557b900d3a9ba441d989553bf95e7 op_cert_counter: 4