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 4284462 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4286437 epoch_slot_no: 9637 block_no: 4284285 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1122 time: 2020-06-12 03:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82114cf1b72d358177a31086ba084a0bbb5af9d08c49cac9c32162ab1e55a4f9Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: