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 5098771 Details
Epoch: 236 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 16840541 epoch_slot_no: 251741 block_no: 5098594 slot_leader_id: 4586341 size: 710 time: 2020-12-19 19:40:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00d628406151f5233fc4fe9fde3da4ce9188b7972a3c77090721359fea3622ebBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1rpe8smeujgprr4zh7lkpap3uuafzf6tncgsnvl429tpmt6r35wyqy87aph op_cert: \xde6fa59e9cc8b28ca31c7e0e6ce2803bc2b4d2d9e9ea1e7081e9eba9b75a9b8a op_cert_counter: 1