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 1623707 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1624030 epoch_slot_no: 4030 block_no: 1623630 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1395 time: 2018-10-04 20:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x16bfa498cb5a91148554b1446e19f54fca574cc9e97a8fa0077e981881dc2032Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: