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 5509682 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 25176837 epoch_slot_no: 380037 block_no: 5509505 slot_leader_id: 4556473 size: 2115 time: 2021-03-26 07:18:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd3224c692a2c0d1644e5343207925410cd61b247e0b0e324832b2e61496f4dfBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wqptsu5qtu77rtvghckm2knuykntte2egfaqa4duc328p4q6rjls569vn3 op_cert: \xcf6b37c187183ed5ab4d53bc761af6692e6d31064e33cf740cbcef319895522e op_cert_counter: 4