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 1081232 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1081310 epoch_slot_no: 1310 block_no: 1081180 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1208 time: 2018-06-01 05:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd615a73342c71ca65c60352f9a11230cca78f005be8f3340cadd15eebb7e6195Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: