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 5059912 Details
Epoch: 234 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 16042208 epoch_slot_no: 317408 block_no: 5059735 slot_leader_id: 4941448 size: 426 time: 2020-12-10 13:54:59 proto_major: 3 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53efb2c791c63cfe38f8837f4bf54083c544ac0cda097a37d1aff558df535be3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1mmahu03jycqskaywr79hsckf4esdyecu7g3lypnnznrhps3ddylsn4fya9 op_cert: \xb225bfcb10f6b93c3ef09fad9397d8eeff7b473a48f2c74bc82f1abab0f80de5 op_cert_counter: 6