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 4235973 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4237945 epoch_slot_no: 4345 block_no: 4235796 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4129 time: 2020-05-31 21:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x473f60ea3b9e164c20112b163660fb00ac7ef3f89e10adb87aae2c1a837e16dbBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: