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 4480099 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4482211 epoch_slot_no: 11011 block_no: 4479922 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1463 time: 2020-07-27 10:55:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf89b2af3c11acdfbcc7ef42f0122c66f9a01738878ff397f580832723b49129cBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: