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 4473078 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4475190 epoch_slot_no: 3990 block_no: 4472901 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2990 time: 2020-07-25 19:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf78b99a25b52021ce6d8a9dc85bbe1bbd04249e49048cd45723f91b4f99fc98Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: