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 4202553 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4204484 epoch_slot_no: 14084 block_no: 4202376 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2732 time: 2020-05-24 03:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2434715eca453f69ea985d10fa1bab7ccb04c2ae7a3743ccbc4bba37c90277b8Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: