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 5026288 Details
Epoch: 233 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 15353153 epoch_slot_no: 60353 block_no: 5026111 slot_leader_id: 4557246 size: 605 time: 2020-12-02 14:30:44 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1d752cf53bf39832a70404255a760364accb155232dd47523a01a04e7294b66Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tu93scfuau8nt42pd35pkrl5rmzlf7wjlm09g4vf8zuwhudexlxsl57jpk op_cert: \x74bfa7ac2ffe74ba4884e41b943d058a609565467b4bbff53776eb08e62a2247 op_cert_counter: 1