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 1169462 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1169583 epoch_slot_no: 3183 block_no: 1169406 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1387 time: 2018-06-21 15:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4bcafcd9f5fbc5694e6c91472b3ff7f3ee9b874761e45c637bfae85c003dc2cfBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: