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 1657674 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1658011 epoch_slot_no: 16411 block_no: 1657596 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1626 time: 2018-10-12 16:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x20256650b0377ccc2124a9854b99a5c004787c3b2d7e534e9fd590fc87a3f864Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: