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 5081251 Details
Epoch: 235 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 16476445 epoch_slot_no: 319645 block_no: 5081074 slot_leader_id: 4604189 size: 1325 time: 2020-12-15 14:32:16 proto_major: 3 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf635c3f2cb3dbeb108a0f0511abc496247fb1201e803564a02bbf41b34f923d6Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ynv3rvzh9x3n2jqqw7lt2j5vf5g9h0melmwmjfwwd0s2v44pl08sqmpyr3 op_cert: \x861421a3170f0bf0c18b1ef6a9fae2c3f043955ecc04a4031c88f23d4b55b405 op_cert_counter: 3