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 4316317 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4318303 epoch_slot_no: 19903 block_no: 4316140 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3640 time: 2020-06-19 12:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28af3a94688ecfab5d0015413271e4b625791703509e5418b84b81cbc15d5993Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: