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 1847172 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1848522 epoch_slot_no: 12522 block_no: 1847085 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 997 time: 2018-11-25 19:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16d39f911cf58ab017034ce35ce80a6ac0ff53e87f2a3fb59ac38dd62bdf9419Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: