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 4921191 Details
Epoch: 228 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 13208057 epoch_slot_no: 75257 block_no: 4921014 slot_leader_id: 4557937 size: 369 time: 2020-11-07 18:39:08 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f984315e9258454fd4d658cb357aa0d9a6f6e38b7588812d01237c1c51b1e02Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1z3qaj95vx6mhmzcj63c7f9v4am60fhlz55w5m26wk4nnl0tfc33q4s5h8m op_cert: \xf0cad46b02e49b2df9fdf01cce2c0d7d86cd534d1ff693764faa300547743bc4 op_cert_counter: 2