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 383341 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 383374 epoch_slot_no: 16174 block_no: 383322 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2418 time: 2017-12-21 15:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x882d63fb5c5af225fee910bb56cc3edacb2fe9a469f3630a623cf10e64bf61a5Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: