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 4443099 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4445146 epoch_slot_no: 17146 block_no: 4442922 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2506 time: 2020-07-18 21:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ec15cc6a2c9b11351b28885af3408591fb892b8020674d048d6e6c22d004403Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: