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 1144924 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1145041 epoch_slot_no: 241 block_no: 1144869 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1024 time: 2018-06-15 23:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x385042055bab0822a07e2c73a598ce56fc07c2c4475f6fe8269422a31bebc762Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: