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 4452714 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4454761 epoch_slot_no: 5161 block_no: 4452537 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2063 time: 2020-07-21 02:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x094a45a166947d1b15773b3314fe7be53c1e2af671450a73455af5a103f40ce1Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: