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 4392051 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4394098 epoch_slot_no: 9298 block_no: 4391874 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2381 time: 2020-07-07 01:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x475f6db8c0173eef5b350ed5f38a4cad2f10c038e6564408f14290aac10f20c6Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: