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 4969265 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 14187116 epoch_slot_no: 190316 block_no: 4969088 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 605 time: 2020-11-19 02:36:47 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32c794c10f4ae3d22d22b4be0cf439e4a95f98e8297aa8eb691c8e7d8863b7f3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1t675th7lfmnks2w3jhkzgaceqnhrj3ec0ulx2qzaav4he64nj0qqncsczk op_cert: \x434e9d97d2e0f13f6b966680189f183bd03c2011626b1331ba09862a19230355 op_cert_counter: 4