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 5041969 Details
Epoch: 233 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 15673995 epoch_slot_no: 381195 block_no: 5041792 slot_leader_id: 4605230 size: 3315 time: 2020-12-06 07:38:06 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53c446cd3a0b97f0203f6f0c178fbc629cfbb2b93ef7f8c78102b0f35087e9c2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1enu73aesklvfzp5clxnws5aykyt34yvdc5p9ry4rnzyxeegx7thqwrv3ax op_cert: \x4ad1f5e8001d439e994e1da2c6079206cc74943dd823fd1fa98cbbb1ceafde12 op_cert_counter: 1