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 4430768 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4432815 epoch_slot_no: 4815 block_no: 4430591 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 925 time: 2020-07-16 00:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5857e2a503076951a68b421f289b4ba5501d18e2d0557f0ccbba0face6cc8a34Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: