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 5086231 Details
Epoch: 235 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 16578617 epoch_slot_no: 421817 block_no: 5086054 slot_leader_id: 4555665 size: 572 time: 2020-12-16 18:55:08 proto_major: 3 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04dda51d708e42fc10a30ddd756dad2f2469dc789e8f75cd1893ed06c0e8ada2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1dzgkxeeg7hv5zwuxqajmtqk6465a4hyywruk2q4y7te5n3exjjwqgewk9y op_cert: \xbc0bf810e8faf2f50ca6bece95e7ca1f1095978b11108ed8dfe1e46a90df1e5a op_cert_counter: 1