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 4400223 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4402270 epoch_slot_no: 17470 block_no: 4400046 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3028 time: 2020-07-08 22:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab358dc426be82531afe9a79fcdba5fa6ba0d10dd272ef0294fec0f1222a9b52Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: