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 5204108 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 18975014 epoch_slot_no: 226214 block_no: 5203931 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 1371 time: 2021-01-13 12:35:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c94704d836ad49cf5f4a0e57db045504b304fe20d17c730cd0558940a027970Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \xf62b85b42ea77495f3458319127dafe15eb01fdbfb08f992ecc5aeac4c7765b9 op_cert_counter: 2