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 4224821 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4226792 epoch_slot_no: 14792 block_no: 4224644 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2020-05-29 07:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7957ec5bf7a1175a09616693ae4d03fe21c5315a9fb796aae725fd75e149cccBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: