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 4479470 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4481582 epoch_slot_no: 10382 block_no: 4479293 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1795 time: 2020-07-27 07:25:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc9ffe617c08cbc767158fb3c084b6ca3b8475b4a4bbaf1eaa1d76f461d29490Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: