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 1153429 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1153546 epoch_slot_no: 8746 block_no: 1153374 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1024 time: 2018-06-17 22:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x22035fb5213e32feb1dd31bc1b7cc8da0ce34fbea7f0cc3b872fc1b013f29304Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: