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 4241353 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4243325 epoch_slot_no: 9725 block_no: 4241176 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2481 time: 2020-06-02 03:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbab06222103110219b90d88109cdb3ded08b052b5fd5c63ed99dcf3bbc824ad9Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: