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 5043159 Details
Epoch: 233 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 15698824 epoch_slot_no: 406024 block_no: 5042982 slot_leader_id: 4711714 size: 3507 time: 2020-12-06 14:31:55 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1065c7e64c84f6e19412281d969d7acbb636060597b1ee5fb08130e424ffb709Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1epams3708wqnm8khz8u3hhph9f3zyl7eh3k7a9k2ys03y9nz73msfxhwug op_cert: \x3b060564834fcd0eda9e13c70ce75b0988daa327f88ac4566ea49641113aaf95 op_cert_counter: 2