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 1483355 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1483578 epoch_slot_no: 14778 block_no: 1483285 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 989 time: 2018-09-02 07:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x14c5bef130a036be3bc0caaf04857a7ddcb61aa1930d1b8fd899ffc0cb494926Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: