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 4184126 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4186055 epoch_slot_no: 17255 block_no: 4183949 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2039 time: 2020-05-19 21:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18d47db42ccc93a2a57bdef2ebd57b84dc340723583a2b8e2c1d2d29a3e1c23eBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: