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 4442426 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4444473 epoch_slot_no: 16473 block_no: 4442249 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1452 time: 2020-07-18 17:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3b447ed99429160fbc3416260b4e864a1bb5ef912007b71aeefc77da5a359d9Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: