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 5051117 Details
Epoch: 234 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 15861945 epoch_slot_no: 137145 block_no: 5050940 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 373 time: 2020-12-08 11:50:36 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3dab5613fe02b1734e2acedca1ec6f3d70849ec2e00e9cf6576d1fdd4a781d06Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \xf62b85b42ea77495f3458319127dafe15eb01fdbfb08f992ecc5aeac4c7765b9 op_cert_counter: 2