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 4155908 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4157837 epoch_slot_no: 10637 block_no: 4155731 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 11648 time: 2020-05-13 08:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0de165b4222456e5364c35f298c0128397eb9f07a628cac495483693aa4a2c8Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: