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 5119673 Details
Epoch: 237 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 17264319 epoch_slot_no: 243519 block_no: 5119496 slot_leader_id: 5088400 size: 744 time: 2020-12-24 17:23:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32e5fe2cd23fcbca7079df401e9d9ef697e000dc4b4116d9054ab06c0705b327Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1gnjhn3qensa6anw677y7uvh8rdjkwxhsm0xdehq4xkgvpxeckp5qq8ul8m op_cert: \x61248b5546b04e5822c3530ce46b0521dae0d117a4fe4a417b8743cb53fec3bd op_cert_counter: 1