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 4767282 Details
Epoch: 220 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 10095319 epoch_slot_no: 418519 block_no: 4767105 slot_leader_id: 4566298 size: 4344 time: 2020-10-02 18:00:10 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2265b08402c25bea35ea09007a638c5a71495219d57ff37492cc5ab48c187014Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk18jwugcagrtfvn0efq9pgpzt327vnqkwstxpqq84q3ndsjqu559lq9u8yv5 op_cert: \x6f29e4ab3314749b546f857a5852e8acf46fcf4215536728b5f57f9ef25efd48 op_cert_counter: 2