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 4808328 Details
Epoch: 222 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 10920449 epoch_slot_no: 379649 block_no: 4808151 slot_leader_id: 4559948 size: 317 time: 2020-10-12 07:12:20 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6bf95216e61a5bd7a042e61b82c30fe7d7843368d2cd4b5d82258cff23b3c202Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk17f6d6lhqs57df92c2ju3ymqmq5uqaxk7drxxr96mj4cz6s37300q9y3av8 op_cert: \x3b7f35d65d1a7ccbd9a4b6867bd1470ac220e9422522c948f5b507d5f8a96912 op_cert_counter: 3