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 5023911 Details
Epoch: 233Number of transactions in block: 5
slot_no: 15303642
epoch_slot_no: 10842
block_no: 5023734
slot_leader_id: 4490690
size: 2395
time: 2020-12-02 00:45:33
proto_major: 2
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x7bb3b20d02e9a9db22e20c5bd1c5ae123252723a5536ff484c600609cf94213b
Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1jptpea0mf6k6w78s2eqxpwd4zw8mlfgvpe60cjtf2myvx5rnqxnqt57splop_cert: \xa8e96a58f12d08163564eda1fc8a074b7a8d3d7221a85a019b51d89a41a45caa
op_cert_counter: 1