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 1762893 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1763297 epoch_slot_no: 13697 block_no: 1762810 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2430 time: 2018-11-06 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfa360aa477279fb4c49c7f809dd9d63106182b46fd2f37261127cc9cc2209674Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: