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 5060280 Details
Epoch: 234Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 16049737
epoch_slot_no: 324937
block_no: 5060103
slot_leader_id: 4490692
size: 9326
time: 2020-12-10 16:00:28
proto_major: 3
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xd6f13c147dee1c6a0097eb24afc41dfb4471aecdf90a9095ef1b96faf36ff78c
Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1dvwps7slwsmaq70yzsctd20u0v5mym5te8zxw2892yafxp8jyfhsvjjnqhop_cert: \xf13a49a4cef62444acf41ba4e92bbe66b6390165add42dfa50cf5a741ed66fa8
op_cert_counter: 1