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 4954336 Details
Epoch: 229 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 13882325 epoch_slot_no: 317525 block_no: 4954159 slot_leader_id: 4628466 size: 1892 time: 2020-11-15 13:56:56 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9309813c40c818806bc524cea3f2d3e832cfafe84e3e4ae94fb477bfa5010daBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tuz705hn0jm6yqjgkr9hqxxskmwlfthnyylztncycdgqmfdwrvysfq62y2 op_cert: \xdc8248fb2e051e626101a19a98aa9fb0c578cf4a59540b67a2d0f828ee0cbf10 op_cert_counter: 3