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 5181879 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 18525224 epoch_slot_no: 208424 block_no: 5181702 slot_leader_id: 4571822 size: 2100 time: 2021-01-08 07:38:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ed9ecb512157a3891a3ca531e7f4195ffac5b3394236b109d5bd40e00a4252aBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1u8nxdxurzxp4ug6t489796wukth5f7wfu6l4m85cznha923ekllq0wct2e op_cert: \xf87b3afa9e18b8863e294653f8662dfe47b19ddbfec24e68b7b773b76a044132 op_cert_counter: 2