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 5516452 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 25315240 epoch_slot_no: 86440 block_no: 5516275 slot_leader_id: 5430254 size: 6531 time: 2021-03-27 21:45:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e09fd91c4bf7be2f1e6df5e56ab971f3d7b0a9a64c413f882992a9a4e73d942Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk122tlgsdze6e67v7wy07zck2f4glwn9lut8c2d3asv5wrsdap0uzq4unw53 op_cert: \xc682e60538f6338e08a415ffcfa26d845092ce60ac3954a2cf645f720ee44a56 op_cert_counter: 1