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 4224848 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4226819 epoch_slot_no: 14819 block_no: 4224671 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1040 time: 2020-05-29 08:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf861e63078c251867c72b9d56d45ed9e4ff3e06849f174cb6f80559ffa95f355Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: