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 4992652 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 14662127 epoch_slot_no: 233327 block_no: 4992475 slot_leader_id: 4711714 size: 2567 time: 2020-11-24 14:33:38 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc383f3880699659fbc4bebdc8741847e3dd0d9021491b84f74461a8ed4a46bc0Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1epams3708wqnm8khz8u3hhph9f3zyl7eh3k7a9k2ys03y9nz73msfxhwug op_cert: \x3b060564834fcd0eda9e13c70ce75b0988daa327f88ac4566ea49641113aaf95 op_cert_counter: 2