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 4137024 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4138952 epoch_slot_no: 13352 block_no: 4136847 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-05-08 23:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2781ff6ab33075d539f04cbc8d6931bc1774fd0ae3d10445ece6cee45dc6d862Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: