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 5638234 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 27824422 epoch_slot_no: 3622 block_no: 5638057 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 12357 time: 2021-04-25 22:45:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4666cae64f5c61da9b72320eef92887030797e99612cd075417787116c22c299Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \x7c606387f9acfc8e9f78db83372d9072ed00190c74b2555b120582ebf0c11a27 op_cert_counter: 4