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 4382633 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4384680 epoch_slot_no: 21480 block_no: 4382456 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3019 time: 2020-07-04 21:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd400a20995fb327eeb808a36f4bb876af1b2d3ceaff3580bdc4f83c423b4246eBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: