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 5098410 Details
Epoch: 236 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 16833098 epoch_slot_no: 244298 block_no: 5098233 slot_leader_id: 4621508 size: 2119 time: 2020-12-19 17:36:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99cf181ad547a31c478796d75a75c85e6c88ab4275a9cf365a501ccb8d9509bfBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1sqxnkj8uj03767wgc9w8rm4mzyq5f7e5cglhejdhemwa36j37c3q3em8xv op_cert: \x4b9dad21fbacc990e161a8ee01c8d201c9554b3da2f097cc7338f0d24c45e706 op_cert_counter: 2