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 1303991 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1304123 epoch_slot_no: 8123 block_no: 1303929 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 905 time: 2018-07-22 18:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x95e0b5d702709ea22b629722322811ebab6541355f3e1f3c2321167741edeaeaBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: