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 4981904 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 14444144 epoch_slot_no: 15344 block_no: 4981727 slot_leader_id: 4981904 size: 943 time: 2020-11-22 02:00:35 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5f36924bfddc6a846f30b69d5bcc9139744e330c627301669ef3732a6d738dfBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1rt4whnfaazzgxepp5vw0t59msuy8nyg9z6cadfdjxledq24wgrzsjttrjy op_cert: \xa8980b936b3c7f04fee6e34123434b85d30e66956c248ef2cd9ff520d19da24d op_cert_counter: 0