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 5513564 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 25256026 epoch_slot_no: 27226 block_no: 5513387 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 3872 time: 2021-03-27 05:18:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ee7e3b2b2346bad4997748bc9596dd07a7402be54b2096373bc0ee142cb5208Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \x0897bcf3cf6556891f9c9d0f586edb855a6c2a47138910fbdc849ed74af3a6c4 op_cert_counter: 3