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 5626197 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 27577003 epoch_slot_no: 188203 block_no: 5626020 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 5357 time: 2021-04-23 02:01:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbd9ea15448b1c55c18b1d6ddea54e5044271f6d4c8713f34f7bd2544d618718Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \x0897bcf3cf6556891f9c9d0f586edb855a6c2a47138910fbdc849ed74af3a6c4 op_cert_counter: 3