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 4012614 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4014535 epoch_slot_no: 18535 block_no: 4012437 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2065 time: 2020-04-10 04:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf91518658ce857b5c32b719ae112c2ce5635b3cd45d151d00bd896f655d73b97Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: