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 4430617 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4432664 epoch_slot_no: 4664 block_no: 4430440 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 925 time: 2020-07-15 23:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f976eaee0fe13b99531870856fc64df58421cb360210866e1f07bdec655d127Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: