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 4996821 Details
Epoch: 231 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 14747339 epoch_slot_no: 318539 block_no: 4996644 slot_leader_id: 4561122 size: 406 time: 2020-11-25 14:13:50 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03ab087dab425fb4564a52cba32e8b6890e93cd3b67f7c0055f52342a804e7eeBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16v34trhgsmwpp8st57htgt952f8wv6duy0w0nlcrksfkmzhljprshp0q6d op_cert: \xd32786d29cc5debbebed6b2b002787061b1fedbd21918329219612bbc5e67c6c op_cert_counter: 1