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 436220 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 436254 epoch_slot_no: 4254 block_no: 436198 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1028 time: 2018-01-02 21:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd97dba5eead96989c8dd177db648ca5f3967e3f156c7b9478ae04cc39c6885edBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: