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 4005620 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4007529 epoch_slot_no: 11529 block_no: 4005443 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1922 time: 2020-04-08 13:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf94625d05233a54eee042774346682a1b2fd57035f5738d0b520450386cce885Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: