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 4235087 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4237059 epoch_slot_no: 3459 block_no: 4234910 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 905 time: 2020-05-31 16:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28184e5b7f7a0e3875ab31195e5c961247829f3ed0d73ddf93f828b95690d644Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: