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 4558859 Details
Epoch: 211 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 5860189 epoch_slot_no: 71389 block_no: 4558682 slot_leader_id: 4555658 size: 2388 time: 2020-08-14 17:34:40 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf97046c6f0a9e1bb1c71c43ad3ab380eada8f5eee1899ddf22bdcc318cce2981Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1xjffjgfgkcugakd4d2cr98jzc47lt5026jzrd63xjzqetuea47gqrgauhm op_cert: \xd9edb164d51c6a2f598dd2e5b4f4da69d3642d16d7b12ad6478f7ec7a6ea3acd op_cert_counter: 1