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 4591413 Details
Epoch: 212 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 6521239 epoch_slot_no: 300439 block_no: 4591236 slot_leader_id: 4555665 size: 248 time: 2020-08-22 09:12:10 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb132ffd5278e16a2b08145697d75d9ddeb713df528141aa2165ba72d15e69ac9Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1dzgkxeeg7hv5zwuxqajmtqk6465a4hyywruk2q4y7te5n3exjjwqgewk9y op_cert: \x5853c1eec9bb6005e6b9f8e60f5751b91bbb3f577dee0b4876cc1cafdbc51107 op_cert_counter: 0