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 4972471 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 14251373 epoch_slot_no: 254573 block_no: 4972294 slot_leader_id: 4559083 size: 568 time: 2020-11-19 20:27:44 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c4a6b52cfe9a8b9cd1a1a4e5a906a872d2401c0c7fb6b50ee28bf2753871837Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1kkm2ddusu6fx76ag2cj44te7k5vjejqvq0hwcarfe5lkgdzt47ms4h9tp2 op_cert: \x2440e6e8c96d28d06ac0b77f90751fa084a47dd3393a1f70693b359bd56b9821 op_cert_counter: 3