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 5059451 Details
Epoch: 234 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 16033030 epoch_slot_no: 308230 block_no: 5059274 slot_leader_id: 4623415 size: 592 time: 2020-12-10 11:22:01 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40e7bcaefc9a7b3a0896a21e09ab267dddbe580239700004c324aac5a0dfb0f1Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1njx9lq9msvvz02fgf322w3rn64wzp4nqrwkw69sswhmjezg84ngsjn5dkn op_cert: \xa22d12ec41a06088df4aeac345090ff1e158808b83853acb2947bba67e906750 op_cert_counter: 1