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 4312961 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4314947 epoch_slot_no: 16547 block_no: 4312784 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1340 time: 2020-06-18 17:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34634f3cb5bc988bfbf97be9f60272c1bbdffe85ac23ab8eea52b316fd7ea497Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: