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 4473402 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4475514 epoch_slot_no: 4314 block_no: 4473225 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2532 time: 2020-07-25 21:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea305ae294f8d843937c66c2671469fa299de8c0e3b8422cd4a79807a1fdcbacBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: