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 1091957 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1092035 epoch_slot_no: 12035 block_no: 1091905 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1744 time: 2018-06-03 16:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x246a9c2219744cbf3ae2bb19b61ae019a1dd70fb4555bb1bb0becd3e41c82beeBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: