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 4239963 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4241935 epoch_slot_no: 8335 block_no: 4239786 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2165 time: 2020-06-01 20:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbac4da2ad5772e598de2c9386b336e306eb012a79fdf9b64d582eeedb39d5355Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: