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 5065829 Details
Epoch: 235 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 16163416 epoch_slot_no: 6616 block_no: 5065652 slot_leader_id: 4628466 size: 4151 time: 2020-12-11 23:35:07 proto_major: 3 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x222fbaf3a4ee435190f4429b3d547910d1e7de6b95401e3c1ec6719bb84ff9a3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tuz705hn0jm6yqjgkr9hqxxskmwlfthnyylztncycdgqmfdwrvysfq62y2 op_cert: \xdc8248fb2e051e626101a19a98aa9fb0c578cf4a59540b67a2d0f828ee0cbf10 op_cert_counter: 3