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 1158049 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1158166 epoch_slot_no: 13366 block_no: 1157994 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 989 time: 2018-06-19 00:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x45532ae9921a288211585e6e7b48c337335df2635bfcae44702db12456c3c293Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: