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 4373158 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4375205 epoch_slot_no: 12005 block_no: 4372981 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1388 time: 2020-07-02 16:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0cd55bbdd24642234635dc89cf5552f8f4e72ff3d965c0426648dc7fa195f595Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: