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 5092472 Details
Epoch: 236 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 16711047 epoch_slot_no: 122247 block_no: 5092295 slot_leader_id: 4555935 size: 786 time: 2020-12-18 07:42:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe657b108cb34d96892dfeb36ad4f925bb97a8b6e534ec4a69b5c6a79845fc036Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1n4utnntawp42quxyag8xyfwz2eykw80aygefdy8p7r4pf2cq4jhswktmkw op_cert: \x4dcade5ecea7e28648dd757fbe4cb49970d096b73ffdf9bfc2903b2e7def0c8e op_cert_counter: 4