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 5008340 Details
Epoch: 232 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 14985283 epoch_slot_no: 124483 block_no: 5008163 slot_leader_id: 4555974 size: 2101 time: 2020-11-28 08:19:34 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cfce936d2a938eb81329a9e055c6e061d3284ae8c033e74d15845997751a9a7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1h6dppjvlwnetf76p4n09x5rc5cfh4atyyrxfhdy0azz4rcv4p2xqfuugd3 op_cert: \x02fcd41628d47e02b7495d75f75a43e8bd33d2718ebaf9dd0a29ae7795a13887 op_cert_counter: 2