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 1631591 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1631916 epoch_slot_no: 11916 block_no: 1631514 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1564 time: 2018-10-06 15:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd5604a854a3a535d300ead3104fe57b75c1c3f4b518ea4f75d87c382fc246002Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: