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 5120600 Details
Epoch: 237 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 17283730 epoch_slot_no: 262930 block_no: 5120423 slot_leader_id: 4861226 size: 914 time: 2020-12-24 22:47:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x548b1de53f6a22c1830cf9f5af3c478fae904fd2f2d6bb43acc485aa45e703bdBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1sptnr6ls6ptquhx09phjv7tqmqatlrgze8k8mwfld6xqsqylvt4sza2fl4 op_cert: \x4b8d41d033a67a8e0876e23ccc5cafd238b912a95922038620c0b7b54fbbb584 op_cert_counter: 1