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 1097090 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1097168 epoch_slot_no: 17168 block_no: 1097038 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-06-04 21:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbb4579665e7f172078441d5c898395cb013e54bbd318b0af6cbb6fdc3528e814Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: