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 4409972 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4412019 epoch_slot_no: 5619 block_no: 4409795 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1663 time: 2020-07-11 04:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32fb3d269171e680448d8b8449e9891221c63cde729e441689a7d32520de2e89Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: