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 4414032 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4416079 epoch_slot_no: 9679 block_no: 4413855 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3133 time: 2020-07-12 03:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8b1365bab05981579116f1801423e240c8c4c1f5c1aa224fa51873a387d5fbaBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: