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 4244066 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4246038 epoch_slot_no: 12438 block_no: 4243889 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1853 time: 2020-06-02 18:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa226717c50ca6981fdc88418c9f79f9292a445a9feea4df7c820d47247710222Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: