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 4473711 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4475823 epoch_slot_no: 4623 block_no: 4473534 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2465 time: 2020-07-25 23:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05f22bc00d5e67658779fccbbef848712bce781a67fb309ab1c3ea49d5bdf894Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: