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 4482633 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4484745 epoch_slot_no: 13545 block_no: 4482456 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 872 time: 2020-07-28 00:59:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x618348606f0dbafeb63f97b5aede84612bceb9f7df179d4b7d9aa50151c85fabBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: