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 5030773 Details
Epoch: 233 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 15444043 epoch_slot_no: 151243 block_no: 5030596 slot_leader_id: 4809597 size: 902 time: 2020-12-03 15:45:34 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd2eb76527fcc470ca59b4842320fb8f202ea66b437cd7f2815c1bec9ce04392Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tawdpfmgzkefrmg603n2cq047d5fj8cs0d4csce4xrxzzst444tsvwet66 op_cert: \x5b8944120200b30ef10e6badd72a716115599e846b86d447b3fe359852a0249a op_cert_counter: 1