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 4761188 Details
Epoch: 220 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 9973649 epoch_slot_no: 296849 block_no: 4761011 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 317 time: 2020-10-01 08:12:20 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf036d5a381ecea1ece2c1a2794ed4aa5507855a29d58aff6c9e0e2dc8c09e29bBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1nkf2z3s4sm00xtme6n7yxwdaye0dhwpz8zptyh22u9ex4pnugzmsulqnd6 op_cert: \xb134dcc51b454c7b9c4e199a1568c984233327a2c83d4153599f891b2f9dd16c op_cert_counter: 1