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 4241911 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4243883 epoch_slot_no: 10283 block_no: 4241734 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1040 time: 2020-06-02 06:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7977b2f4703264048f26d46c0f6626c30abfc3f498a3bc38ccf9df1ed69ddba6Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: