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 1315263 Details
Epoch: 60 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1315396 epoch_slot_no: 19396 block_no: 1315201 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1735 time: 2018-07-25 09:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1320be3e8a1f86717397b64f110e07bc559e92327bf5aa65e7c1d7b1ad6f4feaBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: