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 5029644 Details
Epoch: 233 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 15420354 epoch_slot_no: 127554 block_no: 5029467 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 383 time: 2020-12-03 09:10:45 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c41fcb98b09ed70963b0f6a64ac344778fa9ef61d0b5464a29632f726b16a65Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fn9xu98lfxkgtekf96jwwthjep8malux73nppnjuzrafrz93e58staxe85 op_cert: \x6905d39fa84e5e802f85531464009e0fd51785ddbec069806dedb593d3cd2040 op_cert_counter: 2