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 4423185 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4425232 epoch_slot_no: 18832 block_no: 4423008 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4220 time: 2020-07-14 06:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba51ded09bf42a998643b57eb1cc8f9db18acdf5582bdfb75af47cbf624fb53dBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: