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 4416672 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4418719 epoch_slot_no: 12319 block_no: 4416495 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4129 time: 2020-07-12 18:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a3bfc53a4d4f65e07fc1d5002ea6bdf4f541c0784a103117e6453f89640d3c2Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: