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 5087182 Details
Epoch: 236 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 16599108 epoch_slot_no: 10308 block_no: 5087005 slot_leader_id: 4592317 size: 1562 time: 2020-12-17 00:36:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbca03db0e22c51d71cda4c0c8ef7d11432d3c091b6bf0f8d7ea87f71d0783416Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1r49pr024069jpw8hklza3tnaxj6fydz33ntj5cxxhasvjdjkafhqx3050j op_cert: \xe4cc6e1a2d81bbd7a12c0fdd980df0c9a6e25cbb6d5e32ab9faf45c15bf3562c op_cert_counter: 3