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 4298128 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4300104 epoch_slot_no: 1704 block_no: 4297951 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3364 time: 2020-06-15 07:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3f746f1e827f87d8c66e582817666c2eb1fc09a42a0ccb1639ad4bd74ff0490Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: