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 4762693 Details
Epoch: 220 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 10003824 epoch_slot_no: 327024 block_no: 4762516 slot_leader_id: 4575269 size: 1397 time: 2020-10-01 16:35:15 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4930d8fd82caef0eb0d0aab50b067a858a341ba9ada18e9050aeeee077b9119Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1p697xaw602mudxcfswfgn7snnl8t3eca30tds8sfk96er247zacqrtaqfh op_cert: \x0df5fedda67d3fde3613d1f1175d7ed058a8d38b19a3763219afbbd664b9cfe6 op_cert_counter: 2