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 4413982 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4416029 epoch_slot_no: 9629 block_no: 4413805 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2410 time: 2020-07-12 03:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa882cb5daf7378c7972c7f18c69f55ef2647cf033c809c458d46459b14e7f514Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: