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 4002029 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4003938 epoch_slot_no: 7938 block_no: 4001852 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1172 time: 2020-04-07 17:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9237a240715a3a9015fff8cc2680764fd3a2f6ba04e84cc801ca7f26a7cf2470Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: