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 4473412 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4475524 epoch_slot_no: 4324 block_no: 4473235 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-07-25 21:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb112bb0a7141f88af27dcb5954fffe9b55eeaeab323c82a68b9752dc6498b506Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: