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 1024704 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1024767 epoch_slot_no: 9567 block_no: 1024655 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1211 time: 2018-05-19 02:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc2fa459b5de5ed186c820be66269157fe119688bc9665e5e3349c99daea6f678Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: