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 4223304 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4225275 epoch_slot_no: 13275 block_no: 4223127 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1529 time: 2020-05-28 23:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f82bac894fb4365a6b52078951dcb20b035440e5b227460ac99507f07b9e5bfBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: