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 5512109 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 25226180 epoch_slot_no: 429380 block_no: 5511932 slot_leader_id: 4555557 size: 2576 time: 2021-03-26 21:01:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a7f3962123b729c14d5d1c79d93850e1cf9f41934a4ddda7b3316cd632e4c11Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1xlr4r9j95ns3p99myzrh9pzlrzgjhre2f2vtaj6jy5jeu7yskh3qdmkg9g op_cert: \x69b604ab0e175638074313a61bb2d499383367f8574d9555844842addee75400 op_cert_counter: 5