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 4481025 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4483137 epoch_slot_no: 11937 block_no: 4480848 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2261 time: 2020-07-27 16:03:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1da7dd2428f254fa11fc9e0ba95f9e270898824b41fb472547467dfed812c61cBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: