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 4352710 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4354753 epoch_slot_no: 13153 block_no: 4352533 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3254 time: 2020-06-27 22:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x024060bb721c09d98593a2eb7e364e5443d734c66b87ee838cae525e385673fcBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: