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 1146620 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1146737 epoch_slot_no: 1937 block_no: 1146565 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1744 time: 2018-06-16 08:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfbc9e56a118bc3ed04df039a6fb03590b047bc73cd3e5f95220a8da7340c93fdBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: