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 1284194 Details
Epoch: 59 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1284316 epoch_slot_no: 9916 block_no: 1284133 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2018-07-18 04:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x64abd88fa3ad261b06247eb423ee69fcadbe60d7aea3f9fdbe49d44d9b6780bcBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: