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 4452550 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4454597 epoch_slot_no: 4997 block_no: 4452373 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1958 time: 2020-07-21 01:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbb9d26ec3dd0522e6636bcec884aaacac084a57ff251837066d4a8cbd846f76Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: