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 4204668 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4206599 epoch_slot_no: 16199 block_no: 4204491 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2370 time: 2020-05-24 15:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xceee38f13c76a818be154f4a020393ebd9c2a6ea39efebf682e3fcc08ed862e2Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: