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 5511220 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 25208005 epoch_slot_no: 411205 block_no: 5511043 slot_leader_id: 5048909 size: 6874 time: 2021-03-26 15:58:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36781d10d793a7b6bcab1903970ed78b63bb0d488b7e204b2de0e53bccc73d35Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hurwaadlhm7jaaerv8z3pj6d30x4w0pasrvh83nz2rflja8w5ftqnuycng op_cert: \x06bc4d47b4017549c1c26c5281770792c014de329e08d76b728c811717e9d1ca op_cert_counter: 1