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 5034737 Details
Epoch: 233 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 15526301 epoch_slot_no: 233501 block_no: 5034560 slot_leader_id: 4768924 size: 1062 time: 2020-12-04 14:36:32 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5db5a5b1c670846e74344e0e49b47fe7cec7c3fbd8b4a3a961af35ec7c5a7446Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1qn8s87qr08428hgpclq333a8hk8mpp3gtcfj7nte3ujpdz7psduqdxm48w op_cert: \xd0afaa07eb42de3edf9030d683a84162ebcfff75794c72448d8bee210daea2df op_cert_counter: 3