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 4353917 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4355960 epoch_slot_no: 14360 block_no: 4353740 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1089 time: 2020-06-28 05:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdda51cd19e6667e3dc30967fc03a7cc82a0f75126d358088b4ffa84ee1aaa761Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: