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 4345024 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4347067 epoch_slot_no: 5467 block_no: 4344847 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3245 time: 2020-06-26 04:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3bd7d600bbee35d3c64e5e9304cfcbab2ba05b605e75cc56fb286d86aa4ea327Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: