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 4404400 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4406447 epoch_slot_no: 47 block_no: 4404223 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3099 time: 2020-07-09 22:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b6c13cf677fb8b2e4c185b5f3e494f52b47aaae662e0c8daf7a518f8be9f453Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: