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 1039774 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1039836 epoch_slot_no: 3036 block_no: 1039724 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 12611 time: 2018-05-22 14:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6c97dd01f49f4c2ab34d8c6fa232a4c9483c5240f84fd6f885a35687a2ed6f43Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: