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 1007448 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1007510 epoch_slot_no: 13910 block_no: 1007400 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 984 time: 2018-05-15 03:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x30512c17a70244ef72c023f202b1c9a225983a0414126eca06cae6c658c1b393Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: