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 5179560 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 18477783 epoch_slot_no: 160983 block_no: 5179383 slot_leader_id: 4555935 size: 1418 time: 2021-01-07 18:27:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b687cb0cc58f5b88c426f3f9b6aea2586169ed7bf6947fab44c1440c7067872Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1n4utnntawp42quxyag8xyfwz2eykw80aygefdy8p7r4pf2cq4jhswktmkw op_cert: \x4dcade5ecea7e28648dd757fbe4cb49970d096b73ffdf9bfc2903b2e7def0c8e op_cert_counter: 4