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 5052523 Details
Epoch: 234 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 15891032 epoch_slot_no: 166232 block_no: 5052346 slot_leader_id: 4556264 size: 1195 time: 2020-12-08 19:55:23 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a56f037b6ff5870515173053223d687a1b4cd44c313cf1ff3214026a2178ed2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1x8944k6j572wpdtz4tn3l9pam2ddhp6an35ma4ug9mr2rvqflz3shpaj36 op_cert: \xbc6f0d0508796bfbd782cdde83e0576c17cafa883d3b96a4b36d737483dbdd37 op_cert_counter: 2