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 1357196 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1357336 epoch_slot_no: 18136 block_no: 1357132 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1561 time: 2018-08-04 02:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x13ecadcaa40c1944152d6cb682b264faede88f7f920d02fbde7c0800dac90c86Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: