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 4208578 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4210509 epoch_slot_no: 20109 block_no: 4208401 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-05-25 13:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a19c9c62cf137056bc740a22208f3d585b859a82233f1754819c8bb3ae89ef8Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: