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 4277051 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4279026 epoch_slot_no: 2226 block_no: 4276874 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3976 time: 2020-06-10 10:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e42f54f54b4e1373d116eb163e5aaca7772d24a501c1af9c1819b7247cf1fe7Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: