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 4250057 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4252029 epoch_slot_no: 18429 block_no: 4249880 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 925 time: 2020-06-04 04:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe93ec65d00e10ce7bab172d6584565f1f1e70c23ab98c6fbab240d26e1e69047Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: