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 4242409 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4244381 epoch_slot_no: 10781 block_no: 4242232 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 8176 time: 2020-06-02 09:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x505baedd71d9d324c2734903c2fdc1d149bdb7eaa8c209d767ad363fcbb55606Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: