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 4190102 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4192033 epoch_slot_no: 1633 block_no: 4189925 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3607 time: 2020-05-21 06:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x102bd27e5a51dbb6cb632b0b2db7881c9bdca15fac1d2e42c011518fb84716ecBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: