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 4222029 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4224000 epoch_slot_no: 12000 block_no: 4221852 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1192 time: 2020-05-28 16:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4608acd264379bcc108e29fb6fb0ac86a4f42930300ba222233e71e4a144c935Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: