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 4242824 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4244796 epoch_slot_no: 11196 block_no: 4242647 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3414 time: 2020-06-02 11:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfda6704fbb60e56f2752951eadfedb42b1731a7fa6906ce2803e0f3368d08932Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: