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 4370155 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4372198 epoch_slot_no: 8998 block_no: 4369978 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3650 time: 2020-07-01 23:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4338dfcde7d6d6283d2152c67c256dd783691709814661131b022e7bdd6a7365Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: