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 4789725 Details
Epoch: 222 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 10545622 epoch_slot_no: 4822 block_no: 4789548 slot_leader_id: 4556473 size: 313 time: 2020-10-07 23:05:13 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f3e25ab6a500e509e0c6357addfe9fbd27a04aad7e2ecea4e989e639f6a5cc6Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wqptsu5qtu77rtvghckm2knuykntte2egfaqa4duc328p4q6rjls569vn3 op_cert: \xecaa08bd8fe033e0c8e0adba4526ef6e85aa3a978365b0fbc3b76ee94b6dc5e8 op_cert_counter: 2