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 4218913 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4220882 epoch_slot_no: 8882 block_no: 4218736 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1400 time: 2020-05-27 23:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf75a745d5472fb27dc7d1f4ec6bf9a27936c171bb00905ce82dc8feaba88b747Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: