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 4242368 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4244340 epoch_slot_no: 10740 block_no: 4242191 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2020-06-02 09:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c5697532473fa4d2262f7a1bf860b89d1d40171f8bff6857e328c6450dd0ddcBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: