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 4406048 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4408095 epoch_slot_no: 1695 block_no: 4405871 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8314 time: 2020-07-10 07:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabff0ce9030cd86613469d405cd71e266ad4d7cbb80a4bc9b795f7357b202242Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: