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 4368216 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4370259 epoch_slot_no: 7059 block_no: 4368039 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2867 time: 2020-07-01 12:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09bfe33df2c3d7b2ea372375234e5641d75fdaca1dd759fb588c66f5c5193897Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: