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 4598853 Details
Epoch: 213 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 6671209 epoch_slot_no: 18409 block_no: 4598676 slot_leader_id: 4555875 size: 1404 time: 2020-08-24 02:51:40 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77cf9a00e7215ee3f0b4f0e62b36e6c46dc84370ee037c13ccfbfc13ac6731dbBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1080mynrknh0p3k69tlsjxrfl2csf3jaxccelvt9xl5w2cjlvastscywtac op_cert: \x29612050b4e9dd35e5bb9ad8a52bc127d3fe639685e38b9aa71014a9ba3ccd8e op_cert_counter: 1