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 4555974 Details
Epoch: 211 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 5801419 epoch_slot_no: 12619 block_no: 4555797 slot_leader_id: 4555974 size: 1902 time: 2020-08-14 01:15:10 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf6c105a60ab973f5ae07afd81e2a84d820114d9dee437d87b3e5e521d8b206aBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1h6dppjvlwnetf76p4n09x5rc5cfh4atyyrxfhdy0azz4rcv4p2xqfuugd3 op_cert: \x5fe6443d3619116ed9b178a334f78ad43a5409f4c841d60e6b97ee2799920cbd op_cert_counter: 1