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 1283893 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1284015 epoch_slot_no: 9615 block_no: 1283832 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1649 time: 2018-07-18 03:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc33f9296f13475a6c71b9ab68702833fb6bb56231ce2d2fae328541043c00251Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: