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 4151500 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4153429 epoch_slot_no: 6229 block_no: 4151323 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1176 time: 2020-05-12 08:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x049c5c0c64968afd0289f739ace6ed6b48043934cb97d6ff4e11c1fa6c460fcdBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: