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 5506513 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 25112405 epoch_slot_no: 315605 block_no: 5506336 slot_leader_id: 4572916 size: 11540 time: 2021-03-25 13:24:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0425b680f222140a4e061f44e3981ee3848af20b0f29e0e6768ca6321a4b6d90Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1sh946l2qfxu5q8xu7sw3xmp07d4ph764frje3qm0p2wy6pu08u2qxwxfqw op_cert: \xc3f85bcfec76c4cda8ec5262a8f9e1bee98a5db46be0f9f467bbcf0412045129 op_cert_counter: 7