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 4811071 Details
Epoch: 223 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 10975414 epoch_slot_no: 2614 block_no: 4810894 slot_leader_id: 4557082 size: 294 time: 2020-10-12 22:28:25 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79870e10cb3eff1ab85df1db1eb302a0ab68f95640f473bf6b1a23a7addc9743Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1456sdcf4f4r5fh6f8eymppxkvqahxetd7ygflj09vs6xwgpq2wdqddnd34 op_cert: \xdc80b771b5ceb28e48e7f7beac846d9f12df4a43a7b49ee6d7a753b3501054f9 op_cert_counter: 1