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 5096260 Details
Epoch: 236 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 16788794 epoch_slot_no: 199994 block_no: 5096083 slot_leader_id: 5095399 size: 294 time: 2020-12-19 05:18:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcdb9ffcaaf595e7f2e370a7f3416a7d529254bc83bd5e8deedb286c42ea0c133Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk19njvlah03svpdhfe93ksu3e40azp7ltvfhknmyvfp078w7sges9q7tdmj3 op_cert: \xfc186e07a1d26798c03ae8fa8c12e0bbe607aa33369fd8da32a122288deb2d4e op_cert_counter: 3