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 4635292 Details
Epoch: 214 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 7405483 epoch_slot_no: 320683 block_no: 4635115 slot_leader_id: 4556117 size: 2370 time: 2020-09-01 14:49:34 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x423a721c5db315c367dbfb5078874599719d8a48980e80874d4246e648d7a353Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1c2lexrd2suefkzu06y3u0hkxvfau9avdvcj9mf6m7se6n5s3r73s6h0rc4 op_cert: \x75244bed494748a687aa00bca1993a6a52a6c32c25ff0953d67d7bca86e09085 op_cert_counter: 0