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 4668430 Details
Epoch: 216 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 8071321 epoch_slot_no: 122521 block_no: 4668253 slot_leader_id: 4559948 size: 914 time: 2020-09-09 07:46:52 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa473567e25e07dcf34acd5f7a412d9b033753c19fdeb90d9b78eca228c708566Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk17f6d6lhqs57df92c2ju3ymqmq5uqaxk7drxxr96mj4cz6s37300q9y3av8 op_cert: \x3b7f35d65d1a7ccbd9a4b6867bd1470ac220e9422522c948f5b507d5f8a96912 op_cert_counter: 3