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 1211925 Details
Epoch: 56 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1212047 epoch_slot_no: 2447 block_no: 1211867 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1741 time: 2018-07-01 11:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x906993a7968971d92d4964b9a553659f36e89a6205a335f68435ff73f82c2df9Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: