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 4473658 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4475770 epoch_slot_no: 4570 block_no: 4473481 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4502 time: 2020-07-25 23:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8846f8f3be0cc470949e41a366b7f230c5f29069eb00e24de588db6393b18f1Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: