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 5135125 Details
Epoch: 238 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 17577213 epoch_slot_no: 124413 block_no: 5134948 slot_leader_id: 4711714 size: 2502 time: 2020-12-28 08:18:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd1862db27c7bb684d8cf6a48e912ede982b2dc0a9a6e69fd29fbee5cdc5e233Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1epams3708wqnm8khz8u3hhph9f3zyl7eh3k7a9k2ys03y9nz73msfxhwug op_cert: \x49a74b91027a35d8b065946312ee3266827ece88d0f99f924b7fef5dda9e560c op_cert_counter: 3