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 4256581 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4258553 epoch_slot_no: 3353 block_no: 4256404 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1143 time: 2020-06-05 16:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1fb58f0e41abb8037532bd3e7685b5eacf84451146f92d1281596eddb7df16caBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: