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 4486526 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4488638 epoch_slot_no: 17438 block_no: 4486349 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2091 time: 2020-07-28 22:37:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x470c792afd1063f80fe0da6e360eec315957d34047f6f2f352e86af54274d154Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: