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 4481428 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4483540 epoch_slot_no: 12340 block_no: 4481251 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3013 time: 2020-07-27 18:18:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x116107a62675f32a3a1e7fb09865841abbae3d6d93df3243f1ccd175bebcb1aeBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: