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 4242525 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4244497 epoch_slot_no: 10897 block_no: 4242348 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 929 time: 2020-06-02 10:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x340912bc72b0c7e02e4ac86818f37bfccc5ce4a28501239620fab0dc217d46eeBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: