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 4165520 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4167449 epoch_slot_no: 20249 block_no: 4165343 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2020-05-15 14:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37d30af259b4c26336bb7c23b13de1678b8280df120c4adeca90a8916afd9594Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: