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 1403958 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1404115 epoch_slot_no: 115 block_no: 1403891 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1114 time: 2018-08-14 22:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1a262a7b3ff2fda40d5470668ffabf155a47ec517ec0e5fedd78f174df84d48fBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: