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 4348680 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4350723 epoch_slot_no: 9123 block_no: 4348503 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3322 time: 2020-06-27 00:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x637a82c1166491c7ba010af5a2872bb5a50ea0804943d5125c992b5b518a8ffdBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: