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 4421253 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4423300 epoch_slot_no: 16900 block_no: 4421076 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3654 time: 2020-07-13 19:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x337fa5bc95ae9d1ad624435336290a0955f90d342af5b3bf836550e787bc9715Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: