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 4421691 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4423738 epoch_slot_no: 17338 block_no: 4421514 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1719 time: 2020-07-13 22:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd54fe9be419083d55964ee1f128f5d8d63c62036edda62d6bfac0ab8fac9c10dBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: