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 4317814 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4319800 epoch_slot_no: 21400 block_no: 4317637 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1200 time: 2020-06-19 20:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c06a37c00c45868904a0baae6989abc3fef3877fdceb426b12b6f679406f49cBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: