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 397681 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 397713 epoch_slot_no: 8913 block_no: 397661 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1387 time: 2017-12-24 23:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa2fa14014ebce72898ebc7950e9ce06e62f1a8ea5968dd0f6e64d37597fb8689Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: