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 4457914 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4459961 epoch_slot_no: 10361 block_no: 4457737 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1220 time: 2020-07-22 07:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd08cd96ffa8e57d47df18f7819aa862901ea02d5571d31347c7f78f89470c3cBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: