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 4753124 Details
Epoch: 220 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 9811511 epoch_slot_no: 134711 block_no: 4752947 slot_leader_id: 4743148 size: 1333 time: 2020-09-29 11:10:02 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3bb362eb1fdb9342771f40561331ce4efc33500c0f0e1a82a6ada15f00d7b2aBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1alqcynwcwuwusfyh5e3hgr2sfa2mmphpz5kct6666v7q5epg6g0qztkapz op_cert: \xe522f46ba2c789601949983c8dc8ad7d295bbaa384be3c89067cc6f2aab900d0 op_cert_counter: 1