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 4361556 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4363599 epoch_slot_no: 399 block_no: 4361379 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2020-06-29 23:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6124e3273fbef749ac0f04db8bb4cb3f9b6db3ebef2b64eba317f94984536213Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: