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 4296886 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4298862 epoch_slot_no: 462 block_no: 4296709 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2028 time: 2020-06-15 00:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbcba22766649e35b1b4c717b3fa756a2995150a0674a4d4e0da358dd3250ac02Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: