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 4242450 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4244422 epoch_slot_no: 10822 block_no: 4242273 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1680 time: 2020-06-02 09:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78dc40329f316ae6a32c310f9afa9d6a65c300c210ec67afc760747bac705f62Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: