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 4368639 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4370682 epoch_slot_no: 7482 block_no: 4368462 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3837 time: 2020-07-01 15:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86d1b3f638f8a6e3d8665615fbf6dafe936623bcb51b49c8e2bd3e15e25c0891Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: