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 4241853 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4243825 epoch_slot_no: 10225 block_no: 4241676 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1344 time: 2020-06-02 06:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54459259ca1b939ae3572159bdc5dfc0f39193b2620c95ebf6a8b6a752114293Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: