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 4242964 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4244936 epoch_slot_no: 11336 block_no: 4242787 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6558 time: 2020-06-02 12:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40db49d99232ac3722c3e848b6aa8bf51f39749183e84ccdf63061938f65c212Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: