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 1310015 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1310148 epoch_slot_no: 14148 block_no: 1309953 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2018-07-24 04:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2344f3f2fffc390e960b192df5f087acc4b2d22a9747cf56e297d2ecf3711fabBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: