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 379681 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 379714 epoch_slot_no: 12514 block_no: 379662 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2458 time: 2017-12-20 19:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe224a8638dd28e71707a6a8c38f7cfb82611d3bc6566c83d7707617f407d1994Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: