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 5081451 Details
Epoch: 235 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 16480520 epoch_slot_no: 323720 block_no: 5081274 slot_leader_id: 4821636 size: 1987 time: 2020-12-15 15:40:11 proto_major: 3 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaae8a67d26638731dc0e874a6b071d682951fb1bf8e013ce7b328b8a986a2417Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk186ey3yzw2yyjuev9kpu5re7d7q62w6szqxvvlnmrcf5cedtp8l2s4emawm op_cert: \x336e8d44b0ebf96e75c29c40d62b2c4f6c5c3ea5db40e1f3977b9d8fda9d0bfb op_cert_counter: 2