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 4792436 Details
Epoch: 222 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 10600454 epoch_slot_no: 59654 block_no: 4792259 slot_leader_id: 4558711 size: 697 time: 2020-10-08 14:19:05 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbd754dae96053bcd9547eaa2a2bdcc16608ee8929d4ad862c69860582f9e7b3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1xnpprrn77xe9as4a7cv5dehdr5ju6h06w87nn4rnfr2kr2dw3jyqpcy2r6 op_cert: \x631dd7db49ec7d817a6ab342f734d32a0903609ba3778f9269191e2aaf04f958 op_cert_counter: 1