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 4402025 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4404072 epoch_slot_no: 19272 block_no: 4401848 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1400 time: 2020-07-09 08:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5ae1ea0a36b2a089f65985d239eac5b39f88dc169e202d7456e513ec5566bb0Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: