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 4214884 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4216815 epoch_slot_no: 4815 block_no: 4214707 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2020-05-27 00:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x724285cabaaad876229d0359fa4d147381ad7cabfd178674dd663e1a5d9a3305Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: