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 4408906 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4410953 epoch_slot_no: 4553 block_no: 4408729 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2878 time: 2020-07-10 23:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe51708e8d617e12e46870b1c11bcec4eb6d7d2d2fa483d8fe5ed1a34d43aed52Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: