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 5178977 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 18465969 epoch_slot_no: 149169 block_no: 5178800 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 7187 time: 2021-01-07 15:11:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbabe46990263f097ef7eca3e4a5f5aea7d2a9f573c690f406f9c7d6cb715bc7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \xf62b85b42ea77495f3458319127dafe15eb01fdbfb08f992ecc5aeac4c7765b9 op_cert_counter: 2