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 4482209 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4484321 epoch_slot_no: 13121 block_no: 4482032 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2013 time: 2020-07-27 22:38:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ce0cf2dc517368ac32c4cc6c6bb7c1e4adbe5ee9ba944a861048c5cd98a0699Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: