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 1787784 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1788202 epoch_slot_no: 17002 block_no: 1787700 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1122 time: 2018-11-11 20:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb38e5c2a32e7882278a923d482c2a5d894349b63d4a30405e6799360f9d1b267Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: