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 4240982 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4242954 epoch_slot_no: 9354 block_no: 4240805 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2771 time: 2020-06-02 01:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99dd419ee5bb83ab16049d419f082a13dc217e4b5245d7f2a7b677dfd2801371Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: