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 4467871 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4469918 epoch_slot_no: 20318 block_no: 4467694 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2020-07-24 14:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb62920c75820cf0f00dbb6c542009d68d5a49eb589cd2659f253201f4a4cf884Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: