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 5560617 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 26227866 epoch_slot_no: 135066 block_no: 5560440 slot_leader_id: 4999145 size: 4624 time: 2021-04-07 11:15:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdd6ce1d34545ccf728cc79e3374c693fa4bf6291d959607c1306300801418a9Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk144pftauqzx94fq3a7mlhphnkk5gdydvm8xsl8r9s6977cf2hkutsmmvevr op_cert: \x435a2d07dc43c5901826e2198d7512bc6b2d0a1bcc096276313d039cabc4462d op_cert_counter: 3