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 4075448 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4077373 epoch_slot_no: 16573 block_no: 4075271 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-04-24 17:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd5d15bea39eacb914b691727f58e928bba710629fa39f761e9156a9a42dc1e2Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: