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 4474220 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4476332 epoch_slot_no: 5132 block_no: 4474043 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2478 time: 2020-07-26 02:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ec08d8f48c010a700115ea01c0415b1626e590da04a09fb647479e4b7d21fceBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: