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 5565025 Details
Epoch: 258Number of transactions in block: 7
slot_no: 26318925
epoch_slot_no: 226125
block_no: 5564848
slot_leader_id: 4750395
size: 2312
time: 2021-04-08 12:33:36
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb9d98128408ddaefc50e684a03412c6175f0ce4a117d444b8570de73073305c7
Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1qrmku2vdjfs2l8aypgvww8nspcve8yjxrx4fsj7xyzww2kna3nvszdrcxkop_cert: \x3b38994945df21a24a21521bebe4b78cec3e8b3d08f7ca05fba8689c489f2dfa
op_cert_counter: 2