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 4231622 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4233594 epoch_slot_no: 21594 block_no: 4231445 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7641 time: 2020-05-30 21:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3ee82f80787c05d72f1dedf885cc2e8d1564954ba4061ff87c2ab4536558408Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: