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 4250062 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4252034 epoch_slot_no: 18434 block_no: 4249885 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3025 time: 2020-06-04 04:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc5482dd044dabcdcecdd230ed6280da396441a4ff6df01b9f8d4ad98df05701Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: