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 1702502 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1702870 epoch_slot_no: 18070 block_no: 1702422 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2018-10-23 02:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0f9b93dc563d4366d3ef2f03717147d4232c5cd73a216dbced542b316e2dd345Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: