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 1472924 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1473137 epoch_slot_no: 4337 block_no: 1472854 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 12556 time: 2018-08-30 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd41ff9ead2a25b27210b6fd93a618ad32d5525774de7aabfc34cf9b13c336156Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: