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 4401805 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4403852 epoch_slot_no: 19052 block_no: 4401628 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3340 time: 2020-07-09 07:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5957131afd7b04de10d2e288f3473f6c43c441f1c7bfb661d1f0222a26982dbBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: