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 4472298 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4474410 epoch_slot_no: 3210 block_no: 4472121 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2640 time: 2020-07-25 15:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca44149e63e28a4866418b0dca44d18e62d7e59cce5201469afead7e491df564Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: