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 5068523 Details
Epoch: 235 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 16217111 epoch_slot_no: 60311 block_no: 5068346 slot_leader_id: 4556762 size: 6756 time: 2020-12-12 14:30:02 proto_major: 3 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4890a5b5049a9fbc3e8c5c01ae3ce54111408fa41a8a7d18a3da76339f445014Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1e6htw3vtc0mk0kcynlv783jahpwjgvvhl7hgwy3nje79n0k5sqzscy5045 op_cert: \x09fb028f24144e81a3229afa95a9a7a07f05da911c4df3786cc618f48d0386fa op_cert_counter: 3