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 5104056 Details
Epoch: 236 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 16947710 epoch_slot_no: 358910 block_no: 5103879 slot_leader_id: 4861226 size: 1600 time: 2020-12-21 01:26:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x512bf9c24195b49a9f93917bf8993386e7fcacc8a7d3079ea32176e4f2288086Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1sptnr6ls6ptquhx09phjv7tqmqatlrgze8k8mwfld6xqsqylvt4sza2fl4 op_cert: \x4b8d41d033a67a8e0876e23ccc5cafd238b912a95922038620c0b7b54fbbb584 op_cert_counter: 1