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 5562506 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 26266915 epoch_slot_no: 174115 block_no: 5562329 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 2375 time: 2021-04-07 22:06:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc5552d1eb01eee15c26c36ea32ba06200c58828798fbe3cf759875d258bedbfBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1plptdmkuchc7wxang99cvjadkwpvpwdzsdzsytqgf84aqvsx3rgsmxxv47 op_cert: \x69a15e2e07731c9c355666f26d73d9b12defeaaf758db11eac09bcec1eaabad8 op_cert_counter: 1