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 5180914 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 18505272 epoch_slot_no: 188472 block_no: 5180737 slot_leader_id: 4585725 size: 2460 time: 2021-01-08 02:06:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcce7fb2ebe44356fefa9b618239831a6963aa95248e9b2e80ed37e5632e9debcBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fmqdne2aefg4lhcjvpj96lvhnsval7l6g0lx0jlk7rmpg883fftq942tcs op_cert: \xbf31efb15b9f268835d9b5608d97a6532c870cd99fdc3a6715169964405c490c op_cert_counter: 6