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 4938004 Details
Epoch: 228 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 13551165 epoch_slot_no: 418365 block_no: 4937827 slot_leader_id: 4560749 size: 1948 time: 2020-11-11 17:57:36 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x180393bc3e2e74c7003bee543866ddba449773fd2683621dbbd4458a26b754e0Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1efhc2gnvn2va3pamjen2yh5hhewe47ytr0z6vgrv2rxe2skaaqcsddda78 op_cert: \x0ec2a3d6bbfd76ca7d16cbec6985bf178e175bd2cf3c1e073f0062374d1643b3 op_cert_counter: 4