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 4743944 Details
Epoch: 219 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 9630152 epoch_slot_no: 385352 block_no: 4743767 slot_leader_id: 4555935 size: 644 time: 2020-09-27 08:47:23 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a341cff04499f416991f953dd4794336defa169f2dcd22ed6e5dbfb16e0b3d4Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1n4utnntawp42quxyag8xyfwz2eykw80aygefdy8p7r4pf2cq4jhswktmkw op_cert: \x22836925c267bfdb6a7648883616557025fb53b68ae13d56a6404b8fa1ba6558 op_cert_counter: 1