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 4046710 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4048635 epoch_slot_no: 9435 block_no: 4046533 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1598 time: 2020-04-18 02:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd840df24f9b1321691169e25ade7dc7c4091a11e74e9fd023604d536d620120aBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: