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 4406720 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4408767 epoch_slot_no: 2367 block_no: 4406543 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1441 time: 2020-07-10 10:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc79bf686d348ae483a9eed1555fb74fbefb7eb55f7cb88177e5a8dafd85d70edBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: