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 4033744 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4035665 epoch_slot_no: 18065 block_no: 4033567 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1503 time: 2020-04-15 02:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacaafd3057f6963d0697b8986f31a1e293de33b624cd4cfd633a7d26234df368Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: