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 366468 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 366499 epoch_slot_no: 20899 block_no: 366450 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2017-12-17 17:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf8525726b4fdbe4ed739ec571f5851e4d50fa8a2b5d02f2dd25f171f39687cbaBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: