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 4097860 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4099788 epoch_slot_no: 17388 block_no: 4097683 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1311 time: 2020-04-29 22:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcaca48f4c6bbde4bcaf7d7488244a5df1a76f60e641dee1ae3f827f1c637636dBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: