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 1417634 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1417798 epoch_slot_no: 13798 block_no: 1417567 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1350 time: 2018-08-18 02:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4ed3651c8b49c3b1fc59750475df0ea12c2bd193382723bc020489cfc0dcd887Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: