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 4656718 Details
Epoch: 215 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 7833792 epoch_slot_no: 316992 block_no: 4656541 slot_leader_id: 4555470 size: 590 time: 2020-09-06 13:48:03 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd889fc8705597c3827315d7c3c7d89c655fffe0086f796fabfd0295b2bbb8fceBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1v0encvmzxvrq6t7z8kcv97zfl6zs7cw9m3s668rw34vwkk9yqh4qsq0szv op_cert: \xa513401d07255dcf49942983a104295ed85bd4458f151bedd73b2e8cb2c3cbf1 op_cert_counter: 1