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 4754981 Details
Epoch: 220 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 9848374 epoch_slot_no: 171574 block_no: 4754804 slot_leader_id: 4586341 size: 1300 time: 2020-09-29 21:24:25 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcac89a47c1a0b7b7b2d13725697d8d906a4cd3de485ceeeb0bfe1d4bcb2df883Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1rpe8smeujgprr4zh7lkpap3uuafzf6tncgsnvl429tpmt6r35wyqy87aph op_cert: \x39c140a61ada3e5269b7007f37dc1a2ae8ce63d59a02789225d190d628781dce op_cert_counter: 0