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 1026967 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1027030 epoch_slot_no: 11830 block_no: 1026918 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1022 time: 2018-05-19 15:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7dfdf9f7c3541be029deebcb803a4aabe436cccf874b50c04acbb65ea35e51baBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: