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 1493130 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1493356 epoch_slot_no: 2956 block_no: 1493059 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1197 time: 2018-09-04 14:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6b8ffb566157d5234ccb23f5c9789c4a3dfa2e62ad0301374bf9bfe62427e805Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: