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 4762772 Details
Epoch: 220 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 10005388 epoch_slot_no: 328588 block_no: 4762595 slot_leader_id: 4555935 size: 2348 time: 2020-10-01 17:01:19 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdaf002354b47079c8171f79c20712e5c12647ee200f53094bd6759523d788f6aBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1n4utnntawp42quxyag8xyfwz2eykw80aygefdy8p7r4pf2cq4jhswktmkw op_cert: \x22836925c267bfdb6a7648883616557025fb53b68ae13d56a6404b8fa1ba6558 op_cert_counter: 1