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 364862 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 364893 epoch_slot_no: 19293 block_no: 364844 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4244 time: 2017-12-17 08:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0bbb4b4642a84ac543d87695542a8427fe68cd0208fd4f82e14b8974dc07f371Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: