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 4183545 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4185474 epoch_slot_no: 16674 block_no: 4183368 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2020-05-19 18:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21821cda14f33f3b5bddf0ec50889dd4f11b0ce00d15d6033ccfc7539e2203b0Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: