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 1480126 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1480341 epoch_slot_no: 11541 block_no: 1480056 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2018-09-01 13:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x92ff56cb4962922d078fee4bcfea8886ef5c06adc88e1bf282cd70bb1aae41e0Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: