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 4578266 Details
Epoch: 212 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 6253659 epoch_slot_no: 32859 block_no: 4578089 slot_leader_id: 4557996 size: 430 time: 2020-08-19 06:52:30 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1367baca65cd07380040b9101617c6c9ee4226adf591adc5a724a7ce8ebf0da6Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wvlqe2qje36uz5mhk5hnzq4qwuhqs9y7dvawtueezakddmp8fl9qhadshx op_cert: \x21a19817fc35feabded78e5b3f3e31c9c90d64320cf8acd1dc116ac4558944b8 op_cert_counter: 3