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 4474797 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4476909 epoch_slot_no: 5709 block_no: 4474620 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1825 time: 2020-07-26 05:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95c9a66f2185622c1bdd6539cea7672238e0f204f88fb312a502a5a77affc906Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: