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 1132640 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1132757 epoch_slot_no: 9557 block_no: 1132586 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1717 time: 2018-06-13 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0accdc3ea61d9865cab49a160bc946041ef429303a79fd580c487d8e7cad8000Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: