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 4193024 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4194955 epoch_slot_no: 4555 block_no: 4192847 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3090 time: 2020-05-21 23:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x122a59a744b1d752d761c3b5234e3bf1bb975d5faddf134cf615a57af4ad6cf5Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: