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 1535801 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1536045 epoch_slot_no: 2445 block_no: 1535728 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2018-09-14 11:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5a4a89d076199ce1189ccd0c629a9a394c272f82020182c8900f07797a40b202Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: