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 4032899 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4034820 epoch_slot_no: 17220 block_no: 4032722 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1492 time: 2020-04-14 21:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3c8b8122a2cbdd67076267dc10aa5cbb648f220bc740d51b49cdccf9480bef3Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: