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 4390222 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4392269 epoch_slot_no: 7469 block_no: 4390045 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1349 time: 2020-07-06 15:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17a7e85360d3f2edfacfe22518737b2e628dff22f464b88f4ab95cc661dcee37Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: