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 4235985 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4237957 epoch_slot_no: 4357 block_no: 4235808 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1204 time: 2020-05-31 21:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54f77de1b718e3e93dcf0392fc6dd44d8967caa619f2316b0049b8d3784292c0Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: