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 4243528 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4245500 epoch_slot_no: 11900 block_no: 4243351 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2020-06-02 15:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe857011d26ef083242366fbbadd95bc6ccf4fb9a2956e7e9e27c5840c32cb67Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: