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 1062723 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1062784 epoch_slot_no: 4384 block_no: 1062672 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 985 time: 2018-05-27 22:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x307ce3af3cb097fefb77039136a99c21347ab83f66f4acce9dce04dcf8c4d352Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: