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 5123046 Details
Epoch: 237 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 17332307 epoch_slot_no: 311507 block_no: 5122869 slot_leader_id: 4938751 size: 248 time: 2020-12-25 12:16:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79a1494fccded9925040494181a42b54a547f1f13aae55ba080320ccb0c6c3f5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1mmlhe3pfglnvkcquwemp0d5fkxqdxzhmgydymnu3afm6k4hmk8rsws27e5 op_cert: \xe20ae26ba08eadf2e6c02dbb85b7deac42d77777c37f83741cb4a256f6d3139f op_cert_counter: 0