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 4968447 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 14170939 epoch_slot_no: 174139 block_no: 4968270 slot_leader_id: 4557937 size: 2061 time: 2020-11-18 22:07:10 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84089cb28237d6fdbf906dea259c8d5171ca8521d737b6b3f60834269916bc03Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1z3qaj95vx6mhmzcj63c7f9v4am60fhlz55w5m26wk4nnl0tfc33q4s5h8m op_cert: \xf0cad46b02e49b2df9fdf01cce2c0d7d86cd534d1ff693764faa300547743bc4 op_cert_counter: 2