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 4039814 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4041737 epoch_slot_no: 2537 block_no: 4039637 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 12571 time: 2020-04-16 11:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe5dcaa19333594d5c419c5cc929906dd0156ace4d02beefb0f83c4a082fbdebBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: