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 5145537 Details
Epoch: 238 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 17787580 epoch_slot_no: 334780 block_no: 5145360 slot_leader_id: 4569197 size: 1901 time: 2020-12-30 18:44:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58e21e60d7cbe90eb656829bb0c933c52e40a568b59e8a1a16f1b1a6c83cfb42Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fu2vy36f5je5nz9qex83agkxqcs29kfwdty63hdm0vgwdzm2hvpqea7zl7 op_cert: \xea4149563f23f9a7345cba4e098061686d811d7d67402acb748f1783d8c6e909 op_cert_counter: 3