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 4232556 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4234528 epoch_slot_no: 928 block_no: 4232379 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2497 time: 2020-05-31 02:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xecfa9117ddcd2a27c3ad7e1948a880b5c388703627aa7221414fb79883d7798fBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: