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 4990521 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 14618524 epoch_slot_no: 189724 block_no: 4990344 slot_leader_id: 4555875 size: 316 time: 2020-11-24 02:26:55 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f70d3e48c12f9dfa6f3ad886e185bd702fad3acac0d3210f36323c8ff992c06Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1080mynrknh0p3k69tlsjxrfl2csf3jaxccelvt9xl5w2cjlvastscywtac op_cert: \x891489d4108597f78e967fc5e42522a3e577ae9d48269ec83070336672dee4fe op_cert_counter: 3