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 5602377 Details
Epoch: 260Number of transactions in block: 18
slot_no: 27090112
epoch_slot_no: 133312
block_no: 5602200
slot_leader_id: 4557401
size: 9702
time: 2021-04-17 10:46:43
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xbae980b3dc32f2c507c261e8a0b7530a4c0fa3002ee40bc2bec47951616a3734
Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1m3gs8np7hsw3lrcwrfgvl2c2dsmrdysdmnwlndpyu5x4mwqumpqsx8582aop_cert: \xf66e7644b4533cb5955696e7642450c586842f3ba36136c0a53da4244ccbd915
op_cert_counter: 7