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 4674587 Details
Epoch: 216 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 8197203 epoch_slot_no: 248403 block_no: 4674410 slot_leader_id: 4556141 size: 1545 time: 2020-09-10 18:44:54 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5184f1ce4f323da5a306946713abe8bfec2ab4c41233d5b7747c7c8a0a82f379Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1aye435whr85uv7rgega9lyf4ggum26225gq0rhrvg4k735ysjuqq5qtvrj op_cert: \x437aa412c82518cec8a4fd58b7100a03b5b5c33801ae2e9aef2ac2837803c973 op_cert_counter: 1