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 5078361 Details
Epoch: 235 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 16417445 epoch_slot_no: 260645 block_no: 5078184 slot_leader_id: 4556470 size: 3552 time: 2020-12-14 22:08:56 proto_major: 3 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3719658a120397cea2809d1b34204d6171184a80ce59f3dfe3ee21a7e09dc2b0Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1rluj3m4ag2h9clcedrkgwj56nacxwtnlf5h7qza8nwjeqenfee0qwqjsmj op_cert: \x10f09fdcc1b3bf57b917435574695eef07230a62de510b221b39e3928d31d41a op_cert_counter: 2