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 4199760 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4201691 epoch_slot_no: 11291 block_no: 4199583 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1135 time: 2020-05-23 12:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62a07f672a2937528c26198411060d29a658a6537a2bf6b6e8dcc0a944119051Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: