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 5026510 Details
Epoch: 233 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 15357648 epoch_slot_no: 64848 block_no: 5026333 slot_leader_id: 4559123 size: 1387 time: 2020-12-02 15:45:39 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6e740bfcec7e30e3d1faaed4b7dcfa12ddef78e3a91078bd8c382d35ca7561eBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1nul5c6470avmcd8qlmd8x3up4xvehsrx5nfhft84ssptqykna2uqj09syu op_cert: \x9d59e29cf95d63f5f72febb9b0e3218931516985d70beab4290a4479a25e652d op_cert_counter: 2