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 1001530 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1001592 epoch_slot_no: 7992 block_no: 1001482 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1342 time: 2018-05-13 18:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2df3214bbceebae60da82e5762336e013d98f4544b4e94b5b3d3d630e509d1c9Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: