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 1000176 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1000238 epoch_slot_no: 6638 block_no: 1000128 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8232 time: 2018-05-13 10:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcc5f195fb101a67e5460db8c943af57769dadd2e888e1a0d177360c022355966Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: