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 4145622 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4147551 epoch_slot_no: 351 block_no: 4145445 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-05-10 23:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1cefcabc61d7041e72ea2a56fc547cdfb7f4ea0dd6a3da80ea7c257979868364Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: