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 5063576 Details
Epoch: 234 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 16116657 epoch_slot_no: 391857 block_no: 5063399 slot_leader_id: 4634493 size: 2379 time: 2020-12-11 10:35:48 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf5d4506ed3336c1d7aaf9e9bdd65bcd31a403c3b07080fd8b7342b9b373c2d8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1knups3css9zwcss59s47uq55edshzxuxsyn77s92kehl7hfr399qvctsh6 op_cert: \x8e6f3c042292223c1290ad4c047784a8bee28c2056edaaa583946634d4925a57 op_cert_counter: 1