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 4342032 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4344075 epoch_slot_no: 2475 block_no: 4341855 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1315 time: 2020-06-25 11:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x994255b9cc787273c300e2cc73046708d0607705cb9bc30b6fb6d8d2a8d01978Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: