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 5023583 Details
Epoch: 233 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 15296737 epoch_slot_no: 3937 block_no: 5023406 slot_leader_id: 4561122 size: 8280 time: 2020-12-01 22:50:28 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x207b5816198249653c74cbe26b46bbbfe0079bc8e37a0045a25ddc41c1e9baa7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16v34trhgsmwpp8st57htgt952f8wv6duy0w0nlcrksfkmzhljprshp0q6d op_cert: \xd32786d29cc5debbebed6b2b002787061b1fedbd21918329219612bbc5e67c6c op_cert_counter: 1