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 5144019 Details
Epoch: 238 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 17756133 epoch_slot_no: 303333 block_no: 5143842 slot_leader_id: 4574784 size: 6384 time: 2020-12-30 10:00:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf933f310ae36eb11633fd980d74889c3e78a4b4a5a3077cf93e4149d32c7df6Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1x3g028rycpwt779a50d8e4jgfyzrv9qtykp82ak8xnef3clx277q05les4 op_cert: \xefe3deec6b533132c8d964e3d9e1fb59f6c590320475f465f6b30b5325061f33 op_cert_counter: 2