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 5018578 Details
Epoch: 232 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 15195341 epoch_slot_no: 334541 block_no: 5018401 slot_leader_id: 4555658 size: 1407 time: 2020-11-30 18:40:32 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc682666db640a7c3074c695fa5e1190f6ab21dfe74f2d11b3fb7050627929a60Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1xjffjgfgkcugakd4d2cr98jzc47lt5026jzrd63xjzqetuea47gqrgauhm op_cert: \x9188caf1ce638db617b68220ec9e74c2822a69459b4341a3169882c9e3e59c91 op_cert_counter: 2