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 5529387 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 25580414 epoch_slot_no: 351614 block_no: 5529210 slot_leader_id: 5098945 size: 2448 time: 2021-03-30 23:25:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63f15159974e194a485fc3d2fe6aa1a3964483568c1c5d9f60d9810f25e0b191Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hpnf7ytfvtq7h5ns5zcqg6yxrjg34kkfj5njmgs8hjxtfle6qrnsash3xy op_cert: \xadedd9210967e29029304a6a07676419793f37939706b0ded238dd6bb8e0ec7a op_cert_counter: 1