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 4149738 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4151667 epoch_slot_no: 4467 block_no: 4149561 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2695 time: 2020-05-11 22:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xecae04070e300c781d551a4047ece483518cfc3d3f23bb186bcee7acbf0f6996Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: