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 1347612 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1347748 epoch_slot_no: 8548 block_no: 1347548 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1409 time: 2018-08-01 21:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0b5e40aec8a5f29f0023a54335254875ba442c98ae7711e4ecb6302159c73767Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: