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 1023620 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1023683 epoch_slot_no: 8483 block_no: 1023571 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 984 time: 2018-05-18 20:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc856386856406542e2c35d5e662761fa2f4ad899946b96df1bbd0941fe0ac079Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: