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 4232075 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4234047 epoch_slot_no: 447 block_no: 4231898 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3444 time: 2020-05-31 00:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8274f9f012537fbdbbaadc76060125ea45a202d33fbb4114fb9336c602b0bfffBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: