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 5208001 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 19053151 epoch_slot_no: 304351 block_no: 5207824 slot_leader_id: 5049886 size: 1549 time: 2021-01-14 10:17:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbcd1a962e2b51c5cfc660c82fa870f83cb66cc0e3e6c7a96ed8cfcf4dcc21607Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hp6hesnupved4zvrcwmf3pnzf5xw696kxkuclfdy2ekpmqdnrazsz4l4hl op_cert: \x88c6ada50a1edc79fc0c648bfc4d1e6b094d72753e9b533464d6fa962248ca9f op_cert_counter: 1