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 4803826 Details
Epoch: 222 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 10830199 epoch_slot_no: 289399 block_no: 4803649 slot_leader_id: 4562647 size: 561 time: 2020-10-11 06:08:10 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5dfbdf0944d7d215697727bb6f2c5d6e844f6bcf742be2e5bb1b52064390331Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ztd89l825ngr7m6qnte26ffpcvzssfqxkkkzfjlwwl9rjuans7lqnlav7a op_cert: \x24920e26d703dc0b0a589dc6da23271045e016000c93943de35f7502e7011b40 op_cert_counter: 1