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 1177700 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1177821 epoch_slot_no: 11421 block_no: 1177644 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1391 time: 2018-06-23 13:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x217a9e1b136b080765fc6553332cf07dca29c22e9a3193ccae533c5804abe616Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: