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 4302845 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4304831 epoch_slot_no: 6431 block_no: 4302668 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1126 time: 2020-06-16 09:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdee9d12865a19045b3770b8deb379f650ee6cd4f7f92c35faf0caa6a89fed172Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: