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 5528335 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 25558695 epoch_slot_no: 329895 block_no: 5528158 slot_leader_id: 4571889 size: 14940 time: 2021-03-30 17:23:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4bde6fe4f4bb92983adf5b3b46521fe9f5acb5263a0a057c28e0999b0e55f893Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk10sfjs922rrnx85gj7c9hffpnp04azhrnnc9nghrdajtchl8r205q79ucp0 op_cert: \xcd06aae97135314111756473a68b258af96c3b03d889c978cbd282c0c9d56f91 op_cert_counter: 8