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 5042881 Details
Epoch: 233 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 15692948 epoch_slot_no: 400148 block_no: 5042704 slot_leader_id: 4556473 size: 244 time: 2020-12-06 12:53:59 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1802cff1ac2f7cafbec2cfe9d7f870f298fe6e0ec8c026988594363794ccd61Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wqptsu5qtu77rtvghckm2knuykntte2egfaqa4duc328p4q6rjls569vn3 op_cert: \xecaa08bd8fe033e0c8e0adba4526ef6e85aa3a978365b0fbc3b76ee94b6dc5e8 op_cert_counter: 2