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 4933198 Details
Epoch: 228 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 13454046 epoch_slot_no: 321246 block_no: 4933021 slot_leader_id: 4556117 size: 438 time: 2020-11-10 14:58:57 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66bfcaac917ecd9a16c65c49b9d61c7e483d9782fc3f4cff5930dfb8883d9dafBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1c2lexrd2suefkzu06y3u0hkxvfau9avdvcj9mf6m7se6n5s3r73s6h0rc4 op_cert: \x41f841ab048927b1a6fdf09deebcde3b94620145f69980d70da5628ad483b440 op_cert_counter: 1