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 4457419 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4459466 epoch_slot_no: 9866 block_no: 4457242 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1847 time: 2020-07-22 04:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4755521ea84ad0878bb3a99de19e01bbd5930ba2a9bc75dc1df9ee002210f5e0Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: