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 4417748 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4419795 epoch_slot_no: 13395 block_no: 4417571 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 962 time: 2020-07-13 00:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2fcd4b611feea9276a2f24242ae653137005cb7f0e02adfb7099c2235cb7d49Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: