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 4462000 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4464047 epoch_slot_no: 14447 block_no: 4461823 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3194 time: 2020-07-23 06:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x247b57a9589b520f03558fe7c56e3503cbf8656aaba01801a119db95d21ea4a6Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: