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 1306275 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1306407 epoch_slot_no: 10407 block_no: 1306213 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2102 time: 2018-07-23 07:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x140fce6aa9984aa9929b94698ce1c44a52d2e9499c1fa43a9ef0d0a1e82a0025Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: