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 4238668 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4240640 epoch_slot_no: 7040 block_no: 4238491 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3348 time: 2020-06-01 12:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1974e8de50c6b03341d596d8f4ada259b41cbbb3b2a16f6d2dfe27bfe1465327Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: