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 4802224 Details
Epoch: 222 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 10798192 epoch_slot_no: 257392 block_no: 4802047 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 453 time: 2020-10-10 21:14:43 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbb3b76a2d5bff705a553e0992968b7831c3939ad94eaf6ab1bd7d1a8c7acac3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fn9xu98lfxkgtekf96jwwthjep8malux73nppnjuzrafrz93e58staxe85 op_cert: \xb672f5aad9abc5b0347b933d5cf3efed777cc45ec501a8929467022d24a32779 op_cert_counter: 0