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 4474516 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4476628 epoch_slot_no: 5428 block_no: 4474339 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2004 time: 2020-07-26 03:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x114192c3e2697c0465e0c83776c2492d8269a3e7629d6930cdfc17f8abb11396Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: