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 1300514 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1300646 epoch_slot_no: 4646 block_no: 1300452 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-07-21 23:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x72740cf03edeff50655d1ac90df0fc7a1a9220c6f6af4c1e7706797da89fb304Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: