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 4412826 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4414873 epoch_slot_no: 8473 block_no: 4412649 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1315 time: 2020-07-11 20:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1022bf4939d4843c542160ddc38ea20c64a5ae59f35f08aa5e18ca849089c487Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: