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 5526518 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 25523158 epoch_slot_no: 294358 block_no: 5526341 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 3201 time: 2021-03-30 07:30:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2cbd63b4bdd2550108d3ab7aa66cc7d6f74a21e0da83def1615e2b6bcf31d23eBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1plptdmkuchc7wxang99cvjadkwpvpwdzsdzsytqgf84aqvsx3rgsmxxv47 op_cert: \x69a15e2e07731c9c355666f26d73d9b12defeaaf758db11eac09bcec1eaabad8 op_cert_counter: 1