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 4216080 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4218011 epoch_slot_no: 6011 block_no: 4215903 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3220 time: 2020-05-27 07:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a7182be710de62c54ee034f9fba65181c785dcf72e9f9ef57157702f4fbce89Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: