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 4240675 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 4242647 epoch_slot_no: 9047 block_no: 4240498 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 8712 time: 2020-06-02 00:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a83725cd3df159ff063c0524eb096aa71e92a3687453d5c48fa858ae9daeebcBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: