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 4176024 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4177953 epoch_slot_no: 9153 block_no: 4175847 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2926 time: 2020-05-18 00:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1fbddfa72aea59fff26bc1e2767a00c3f34400f205688017d805f14de90d932Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: