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 1283238 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1283360 epoch_slot_no: 8960 block_no: 1283177 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1387 time: 2018-07-17 23:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5b72950414d80bb57f4841a3d7a47611a293f8c5b4024c241e771838157ff425Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: