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 4224617 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4226588 epoch_slot_no: 14588 block_no: 4224440 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1393 time: 2020-05-29 06:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b6016141b5cbf54c29de0019fa00ee90832a8bc8666a553019ed19c8a6cf848Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: