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 4210319 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4212250 epoch_slot_no: 250 block_no: 4210142 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 990 time: 2020-05-25 23:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb87f4e1e88aaf155118335ed2225962b82234acfa2675ec21c3c068bd4e336ffBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: