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 4472599 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4474711 epoch_slot_no: 3511 block_no: 4472422 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-07-25 17:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ed6e6a791211e8230f45c6d25df5cc65b5e2b62ed9c75fb8ce1c3a272f17054Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: