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 4748922 Details
Epoch: 220 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 9729158 epoch_slot_no: 52358 block_no: 4748745 slot_leader_id: 4620808 size: 1061 time: 2020-09-28 12:17:29 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa53f8a69b798474709b66f8c1b14960082f67c690e9dd3a44753a9e69b4ee760Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1vpyj3hz9xwljv9c89w5vhk6kx9z3mc9drys6w9ya3nvd5347wzmsnuqmne op_cert: \x4fd67c702a31243ed34a133e6908f0be671b9451f4d974001e04bf80faea7043 op_cert_counter: 1