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 4287482 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4289457 epoch_slot_no: 12657 block_no: 4287305 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 962 time: 2020-06-12 20:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc084b864ccd31e665da44ea1e7d4bf3d4d5977fd9677bd8ed4149b3edc439d41Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: