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 327843 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 327871 epoch_slot_no: 3871 block_no: 327826 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2456 time: 2017-12-08 19:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xded9536827190d55131c27e25aaf45a9a2110c94e3bbc170ddd605ef1c459783Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: