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 4797311 Details
Epoch: 222 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 10697922 epoch_slot_no: 157122 block_no: 4797134 slot_leader_id: 4555951 size: 940 time: 2020-10-09 17:23:33 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0067c48d6e3d86f9b8f2b1afd3e73d88ccee3944486f5d0ecea3f3faf5a7b9fBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1mfjljftnf6qvs8egxpwcncpetfk83ztfw65fcfdakxx9wm73683qq4dq6y op_cert: \xcede9c57a56d52d0962a825d9e6369d1535c865352f97eafc6e1ed2677edf289 op_cert_counter: 0