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 4235278 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4237250 epoch_slot_no: 3650 block_no: 4235101 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5031 time: 2020-05-31 18:01:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x046e65b9a776c645c5bd2140308fa1cc6a321c1829497c02819c89ea55a1ab78Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: