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 4920280 Details
Epoch: 228 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 13190119 epoch_slot_no: 57319 block_no: 4920103 slot_leader_id: 4577284 size: 1478 time: 2020-11-07 13:40:10 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb63dc2edbc1cbe8dfdd9d13acefd596e9ffb7743edb06660960cad38ab2e88fBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fry5jp72cm57asmqp5hv9rsk2twlnxfx5mlqmc2thlp22f4ma2zs4gz2f4 op_cert: \x6480b0a29b66c70b4eecd8e792e7f72a48c5adfdbc3babe9a6de41fa0fef2296 op_cert_counter: 14