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 4320542 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4322528 epoch_slot_no: 2528 block_no: 4320365 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2715 time: 2020-06-20 11:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xefc376c115f2e4926467225943ff0d45af133f3764e6c77435fb8bbb0e739780Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: