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 4768173 Details
Epoch: 221 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 10113749 epoch_slot_no: 4949 block_no: 4767996 slot_leader_id: 4560749 size: 396 time: 2020-10-02 23:07:20 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xebfcfc46501ea874a081bf03fba552b39cf615c890dcc5bac2e7826123119d36Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1efhc2gnvn2va3pamjen2yh5hhewe47ytr0z6vgrv2rxe2skaaqcsddda78 op_cert: \x0ec2a3d6bbfd76ca7d16cbec6985bf178e175bd2cf3c1e073f0062374d1643b3 op_cert_counter: 4