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 4372333 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4374380 epoch_slot_no: 11180 block_no: 4372156 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 993 time: 2020-07-02 11:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdba9041afd4b7057a9957f1926a22a6bb2164e37953833a220843215b60b655fBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: