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 4331286 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4333272 epoch_slot_no: 13272 block_no: 4331109 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2020-06-22 23:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a119cec8612d12ffa7d86709df6d0fc087bb6d62b4b9585721c314e58cd4df2Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: