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 5089772 Details
Epoch: 236 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 16654713 epoch_slot_no: 65913 block_no: 5089595 slot_leader_id: 4898788 size: 2207 time: 2020-12-17 16:03:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc29916f1432234816081430202bc8d2749418306d0ffc812e4c5aa148362588Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk15zvgmteq0qgwmelmhvjlwh483smhf2j06dscurg0gwp70t98fwcsc5v5k3 op_cert: \xec8c0404d09118ab8c109e48217954ac9626d3e9a482a12d498d0d3397fb34d5 op_cert_counter: 1